In an effort to curb the amount to time employees spend in the bathroom during working hours, Water Saver Faucet Company has implemented a new "bathroom use" policy for its union workers. The faucet company installed a tracking system in which employees are required to swipe … [Read more...]
Dialysis Clinic is Sued for Alleged Disability Discrimination
Francisca Lee worked as a nurse at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. for fourteen years. According to a recent suit filed by the EEOC, after Lee was diagnosed with cancer, she took medical leave to undergo a mastectomy and chemotherapy. The dialysis clinic terminated Lee's employment after … [Read more...]
EEOC Updates Its Pregnancy Discrimination Guidelines
In a strong move to deter the upward rise in pregnancy discrimination, for the first time in thirty years, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated its pregnancy guidelines. As described in this article, Chairwoman for the EEOC, Jacqueline A. Berrien, stated, … [Read more...]
WalGreens Reaches $180,000 Settlement for Diabetic Worker’s Termination
Josefina Hernandez worked as a cashier for Walgreens for almost 18 years. In 2008, her employment with the drugstore was terminated due to what Walgreens interpreted as theft. While she was at work, the 57 year old diabetic suffered an attack from low blood sugar. In an to … [Read more...]
Disabled Employee Sues Wal-Mart for Discrimination
William Clark, an intellectually challenged individual, was employed at Wal-Mart for eighteen years. As part of his accommodation as a disabled employee, Clark was given daily written assignments throughout his employment with the retailer. With this accommodation, Clark was able … [Read more...]