Wrongful termination lawsuit accuses Al Jazeera America of sexism, anti-Semitism
Less than two years since its launch, the cable news network Al Jazeera America finds itself the target of a wrongful termination lawsuit levying accusations of gender discrimination and anti-Semitism.
Google sued by 64-year-old engineer for age discrimination
In the latest job discrimination complaint to hit Silicon Valley, a 64-year-old software engineer accuses Google of age discriminatory hiring practices that skew away from applicants older than 40.
Pennsylvania woman wins $13 million in workplace gender discrimination case
A Pennsylvania jury has awarded German Township resident Sandra Robertson $13 million in damages for incurring routine gender discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Woman files sexual harassment suit alleging months of abuse at manufacturing company
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Southwest Airlines accused of leaving man to die in wrongful death lawsuit
After a financial analyst died on a Southwest Airlines flight last year, his widow is suing the airline and the plane’s crew for acting negligently and contributing to his demise.
Former New Jersey firefighter sues for sexual harassment, wins $50K in settlement
An ex-firefighter who sued the Franklin, New Jersey, fire department for sexual harassment has been awarded a settlement package of $50,000 in damages.
California woman sues Sacramento grocery chain for pregnancy discrimination
A 30-year-old California woman who was forced to take unpaid leave at her grocery store job after announcing her pregnancy is filing a discrimination lawsuit against her employer.
Former Yale professor accused of sexual harassment
A neurology professor who was quietly forced to resign last year from the Yale School of Medicine has been accused of sexual harassment in a pair of new lawsuits.
Wrongful termination lawsuit filed against California health provider
An ex-Blue Shield of California executive has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the health insurance company, accusing his former employer of firing him for recommending against an expensive contract — and doing so just one day before he was set to receive a six-figure bonus.
EEOC investigation reveals pay discrimination against female, minority New York City managers
A new report found that over 1,000 female or minority city managers were paid “substantially less” compared to white male managers with similar positions and job titles.
CBS reporter files sexual harassment charges
CBS reporter files sexual harassment charges against news company.
Los Angeles lawyer sued for sexual harassment
Two female deputy district attorneys with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office have brought a lawsuit against a veteran prosecutor, accusing the supervising lawyer of a pattern of sexual harassment both in and out of the workplace.
Number of deaths linked to GM ignition switch defect grows to 77
While an initial estimate had linked the faulty ignition switch to just over 30 fatalities, an updated analysis has now revised that total to 77 deaths.
Woman who sued UPS for pregnancy discrimination wins Supreme Court case
A pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed against UPS by one of its workers has ended in victory for the plaintiff, with the Supreme Court ruling against the package carrier.
Facebook sued for sexual harassment and gender, racial discrimination
You don’t get to 500 million friends without being sued, apparently, as the social media giant Facebook now finds itself the target of a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit.
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