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Category: Discrimination

New York Employment Lawyer, Steven M. Sack discusses work-related discrimination (on the job, wrongful termination, and more).

Workday Faces Discrimination Suit Over Biased AI Software

Workday Inc., a software company that produces programs for human resources and labor management purposes, is facing a class action lawsuit due to alleged bias in its artificial intelligence-powered software. The lawsuit claims that the company’s software illegally discriminates against people based on protected factors, such as race and disability status. Workday, meanwhile, has argued they should not be subjected to this lawsuit because they are not an employment firm, despite a ruling by the EEOC to the contrary.

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Seven Ways to Identify Disability Discrimination

It is a sad fact that people with disabilities face discrimination in the workplace every day across the United States. Thankfully, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes this kind of conduct illegal, and allows victims of disability discrimination to seek compensation for the harm they have suffered. Here are seven ways you can identify if you have been the victim of disability discrimination:

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Trustly Accused of Sex Discrimination Against Female Executives

An executive working for Trustly, Inc., a major financial services provider, has filed a sex discrimination claim in federal court, alleging underpayment and retaliation by the company. The lawsuit accuses the company of firing her after complaining about female executives being underpaid compared to their male counterparts. The suit also accuses the company of having a “tech-bro culture” that is hostile to women overall, contributing to the circumstances that resulted in her dismissal.

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Law Firm Accused of Age Discrimination Against IT Workers

A major law firm has been accused of engaging in unlawful age discrimination by two former information technology (IT) workers in a new lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court. The suit alleges that they were forced out of their positions in favor of younger workers despite the ability and willingness to continue in their roles. They are seeking justice for the harm done to their careers as a result of losing their jobs, as well as lost wages and other compensation. Continue reading “Law Firm Accused of Age Discrimination Against IT Workers”

Supreme Court Declines Uber Driver Arbitration Case

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a case from Uber drivers who sought to be exempted from a mandatory arbitration clause in their employment contracts. The lawsuit sought to obtain an exemption from the arbitration agreement under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). However, because the court refused to hear the appeal, the lower court’s ruling will stand, meaning the Uber drivers’ case will go to arbitration.

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What Are the Signs of Religious Discrimination?

People who belong to religious minority groups, including Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and others, are protected against discrimination by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. However, not all signs of religious discrimination are necessarily obvious, and you should be on the lookout in case you or your coworkers are discriminated against. Here are just some signs of religious discrimination that you should watch for in your workplace:

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Apple Reaches $25m Settlement Over Immigration Discrimination

Apple Inc., the major computer and cell phone manufacturer, has reached a $25 million settlement with the United States Department of Justice over claims that it illegally engaged in immigration discrimination against its employees. According to the settlement, Apple violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by favoring foreign workers over U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or asylees. The settlement constitutes the largest settlement ever for immigration discrimination under the anti-discrimination clause of the INA.

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Seven Signs of Employment Retaliation You Should Watch For

Employment retaliation is when an employer takes action against an employee for reporting violations of labor or employment law, such as discrimination or harassment. Every employee is supposed to be legally protected against this behavior, but this does not stop dishonest employers from engaging in potentially illegal action against employees who report their misbehavior. Here are seven signs of employment retaliation you should watch out for:

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NYC Outlaws Height and Weight Discrimination

Mayor Eric Adams has signed an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that will make height and weight discrimination illegal within the city as of November 22, 2023. The issues of height and weight discrimination are often overlooked, but an increasingly prominent issue in employment law. This would address those concerns by making it illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their height or weight unless one of a handful of exceptions applies.

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EEOC Issues Proposed Rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new proposed regulations to implement protections put into place by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which was signed into law earlier this year. The regulations, if adopted, would require employers to make reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers, as well as those who recently gave birth. It also protects those suffering from medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and gives employees the right to sue if reasonable accommodations are not provided.

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