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Older worker accuses defense contractor of discriminating by seeking recent college grads

A defense contractor is being sued over allegations that it discriminated against older workers in job ads

The Independent UK

Texas sues Biden administration over LGBTQ+ workplace protections

The guidance identifies as unlawful workplace harassment practices such as denying employee accommodations for their gender identity

Latin Times

In 75th lawsuit against Biden, Paxton sues to stop new gender identity guidelines for employers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton aims new lawsuit at Biden Administration to halt compliance of gender identity mandates in the workplace.

The Texas Tribune

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Gay couple sues New York leaders over denial of IVF benefits in landmark case

Corey Briskin and Nicholas Maggipinto say state’s definition of infertility discriminates against same-sex couples in landmark case

The Guardian - US

Women Represent Just 3% Of The Global Construction Industry, But They Are Still Being Harassed

Construction companies are still refusing to hire women, despite an ongoing staffing crisis and demand for new recruits in the front-line manual sector.

International Business Times UK

What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers

A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy "related medical condition."

WEKU

17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to accommodations for abortion

The lawsuit comes after federal regulations were published on implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The language means workers can ask for time off to obtain and recover from an abortion.

WEKU

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Republican Attorneys General Sue EEOC Over Abortion Accommodations Rule

Republican attorneys general challenge EEOC rule on abortion accommodations under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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Republican Attorneys General Challenge Federal Rules On Abortion Accommodations

Republican attorneys general from 17 states challenge federal rules on abortion accommodations under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, sparking controversy.

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Sheetz Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Discrimination Against Minority Job Applicants

Sheetz Inc. faces lawsuit for alleged discrimination in hiring practices against minority job applicants. EEOC seeks remedies for affected applicants.

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Abortion leave covered by federal law

Abortion advocates say this is a reminder that pregnancy justice and access to abortion are "deeply connected"

Salon

Job discrimination complaints seen as barrier to address Latino underrepresentation in college faculty

A GAO study identified the process of employment discrimination complaints as a significant barrier to addressing this

Latin Times

US Employers Required To Accommodate Abortion And Birth Control

US employers must accommodate employees seeking abortions or using birth control as per EEOC guidelines.

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New Regulations Provide Job Accommodations For Abortion And Pregnancy

Federal regulations clarify job accommodations for abortions and pregnancy-related conditions under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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The Guardian - US

Seven organizations the far right is targeting for diversity efforts post-affirmative action

Conservatives are taking legal action against public and private organizations that aim to aid women and people of color

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Beauty Company Sued For Firing Deaf Worker On First Day

Illinois beauty company sued for disability discrimination after firing deaf worker on first day.

Reason

Race-Based Refusal to Consider Questions at Employer Town Hall / Removal of Posts on Internal Forum May Be Illegal Discrimination

From Tyree B. v. Raimondo, decided by the EEOC on Oct. 18 but just posted to Westlaw last week: The Agency framed Complainant's claims [of, among other things, race discrimination based on his being white] as follows: Agency officials have ignored, dismissed, disregarded, suppressed, mischaracterized, and mislabeled Complainant's communications and…

Fortune

Bosses thought they won the return-to-office wars by imposing rigid policies. Now they’re facing a wave of legal battles

A one-size-fits-all policy may not only lead to legal repercussions but also overlook the diverse needs of a modern workforce.

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The Independent UK

Librarians turn to civil rights agency to oppose book bans and their firings

Some librarians who've been fired as they take a stand against discrimination and banning books are turning to a federal civil-rights enforcement agency for help

Reason

May School Choice Programs Restrict Religious Schools' Ability to Select Teachers Based on Religion, Sex, Etc.?

In Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC (2012), the Supreme Court unanimously held that religious institutions have the constitutional right to freedom in selecting their clergy and religious teachers, notwithstanding federal or state antidiscrimination law. In Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey-Berru (2020), the Court held (by a 7-2 vote) that this…

The Independent UK

Government sues Union Pacific over using flawed test to disqualify color blind railroad workers

The federal government has joined 21 former rail workers in suing Union Pacific over the way it used a vision test to disqualify workers the railroad believed were color blind and might have trouble reading signals telling them to stop a train

Zenger

EEOC Accuses Tesla Of Failing To Protect Black Employees From Discrimination

Tesla Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Racial Harassment Claims by Black Workers

InsideEVs

High-Stakes Trial Over Fatal Tesla Autopilot Incident Begins In California

The trial was brought by Micah Lee's estate, claiming that a sudden Autopilot maneuver caused his Tesla Model 3 to strike a tree.

WEKU

2 Black TikTok workers claim discrimination: Both were fired after complaining to HR

Two Black employees bring charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging they suffered discrimination and retaliation while working at the social media giant.

Reason

EEOC Sues Company for Denying Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Mandate for Remote Workers

From the EEOC's press release yesterday (and you can also read the Complaint, in EEOC v. United Healthcare Services, Inc.): United Healthcare Services, Inc. (United) violated federal law when it discriminated against a full-time telecommuter by refusing to grant her a religious exemption from the company's COVID-19 vaccine requirement, the…

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