Threatened Men More Likely to Sexual Harassment Women WASHINGTON, D.C. = In the last 20 years, sex discrimination claims made to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the EEOC) are up about 10%. Yes, surely, part of the rise is likely due to increased reporting, however these numbers are also the result of changing gender dynamics in… Read more »
Rastafarians: Religious Discrimination ORLANDO, FL – Religious beliefs and practices are diverse. In order to follow their beliefs, some employees are required to dress in a certain way, maintain a particular appearance, or live their lives according to certain rules. Rastafarianism or Rastafari is a religion, or spiritual journey, that has been subjected to constant discrimination,… Read more »
Things are a bit fishy at Washington’s DFW OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife is under fire for perpetuating a culture of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. An investigation into the department conducted by an independent law group found that the department fostered a sexual culture that often left women marginalized… Read more »
Taylor Swift: sexual harassment testimony DENVER, CO – It makes sense that Taylor Swift is now being hailed as a hero for her testimony this week in the trial involving radio DJ David Mueller who sexually harassed her in 2013. Swift’s bravery and persistence in this lawsuit is a reminder to the world that victim blaming… Read more »
Pastor, County commissioner, sexual harasser DEKALB, GA – In a suit filed with the county and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, DeKalb County Commissioner Gregory Adams has been accused by a former employee of sexual harassment, sex-discrimination and creating a hostile work environment. Ashlee Wright, a former executive assistant to Adams, who was quickly… Read more »
SOFI? More like so Rude SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Another tech firm is being sued amidst claims that the company refused to address its employee’s complaints of sexual harassment. However, this story has a twist as a male employee is suing the major tech firm because it retaliated against him for reporting instances of sexual… Read more »
Clinger’s a little too clingy according to harassment suit RENO, NV – At least three women have accused City Manager Andrew Clinger of sexual harassment according to lawsuits. In a suit filed in federal court on August 1, two women have been named as plaintiff in a sexual harassment claim filed against Clinger, with the… Read more »
Religious Discrimination: The “Fight” Against Mandatory Flu Vaccines Judge Max Cogburn Jr., a North Carolina federal judge, is allowing an interesting religious discrimination case to continue to trial. The case involved Mission Hospital Inc., a hospital that discriminated against three workers by firing them after denying them religious exemptions from its flu shot. On August… Read more »
Planes, trains and gender discrimination HUNTINGTON, W.V. – CSX Transportation, Inc., a leading provider of transportation services, is currently facing a massive gender discrimination suit alleging the transportation giant discriminated against its female employees throughout the eastern half of the United States. According to the suit, CSX employed “strength tests” as part of the application… Read more »
Police Lieutenant fired after sexual harassment claims FORSYTH, NJ– Forsyth County Sheriff’s department has fired Richard Holcomb, a 25-year veteran, amidst claims of sexual harassment allegations. On May 11, the Forsyth County Civil Service Board upheld the Sheriff’s office decision to fire Holcomb who had reached the rank of lieutenant at the time of his termination…. Read more »
