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Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Discrimination and Retaliation

A former Amazon employee is suing the shipping giant after allegedly being discriminated against by his coworkers. The employee claims he was subjected to insulting and derogatory language from a fellow employee due to his sexuality, and was fired after reporting the coworker’s conduct. The employee is suing the company in federal court for sex discrimination and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

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NY Legislature Passes Retail Worker Safety Act (RWSA)

The New York State Legislature has recently passed the Retail Worker Safety Act, also known as the RWSA. This new law is meant to address the growing problem of workplace violence and harassment, particularly against retail employees, who are at increasing risk of being injured by angry customers. Among other things, it would require employers to implement standards and training to reduce the risk of harm to employees.

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Five Things You Need to Know About Reasonable Accommodations

If you suffer from a physical or psychological disability, you are guaranteed access to reasonable accommodations in the workplace by the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This is essential to ensuring people with disabilities are able to maintain gainful employment and make the most of their professional skills. Here are five things you need to know about reasonable accommodations:

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$12 Million Settlement in PNC Bank Labor Suit

PNC Bank has agreed to pay $12 million to settle a class action lawsuit by its mortgage loan officers arising from a series of alleged labor violations. Among these, the bank was accused of failing to account for loan officers’ breaks for their compensation, and that it improperly took deductions from their salary, causing them to make less than they were legally entitled to. While PNC argued that its compensation scheme was fair, it ultimately settled after losing on a partial motion for summary judgment.

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EEOC Awards $78,000 in Age Discrimination Suit

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently announced that a septuagenarian receptionist would be awarded $78,000 in a settlement over alleged age discrimination and disability discrimination. The woman was allegedly fired from her job after a brief hospitalization, despite no previous complaints about her job performance before or afterwards. This suit is a sign of how employers can harm older employees with their employment decisions, even against employees who are effective in their roles.

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Panoramic Health Sued For Alleged Wrongful Termination

An attorney who formerly worked for Panoramic Health has sued her ex-employer for alleged wrongful termination. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in Colorado, alleges that Panoramic fired the assistant general counsel after complaining about compliance issues related to anti-kickback statutes. She is seeking damages for being fired without appropriate cause, and for retaliation by the company.

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Five Important Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination

Thanks to advances in technology and medicine, pregnant women are now able to work far longer into their pregnancy than they once were. However, that is often predicated on their employer helping to provide them the reasonable accommodations they need to perform their jobs, when many employers would rather not take on that amount of effort and expense. Here are five things you need to know about pregnancy discrimination:

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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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FTC Finalizes Ban on Non-Compete Clauses

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a broad ban on non- compete clauses in employment contracts throughout the United States. While many consider this to be a potential boon for workers, employers have pushed back, saying that non-compete agreements are essential for their businesses. The FTC is already facing potential litigation on the issue from employers angry about the new rule.

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Tesla Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Labor Violations

Tesla, the major car manufacturer, has been accused of a number of labor violations by its employees, and is facing a class action suit related to the laws it allegedly broke. These violations supposedly include instituting an illegal quota system, forcing employees to work through breaks, and failing to pay employees their wages. In total, the suit is asking for $5 million in damages to compensate employees for the various violations committed by the company.

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