An African American cotton mill worker in Tennessee has alleged discrimination and harassment by his supervisor. In the article Supervisor Threatens to Hang Worker for Drinking From "White People" Fountain, Untonia Harris states that he used his phone to record his supervisor … [Read more...]
I Quit! Can I Still Receive Unemployment Benefits?
People often ask us, if I quit my job, can I still recover unemployment benefits? The answer is, "it depends." There is a common misconception that an individual who quits his or her job will not be entitled to receive unemployment benefits. Fortunately, that is not always the … [Read more...]
Jury Awards Montville Grandfather $50,000 in Damages in Excessive Force Suit Against New London, Connecticut Police
According to a recent article Jury Awards Montville Grandfather $50,000 in Damages in Excessive Force Suit Against New London Police, Robert D. Crawford intervened after a fight broke out at a New London High School basketball game. Mr. Crawford, who was 64 at the time of … [Read more...]
OSHA: Metro-North Violated Anti-discrimination Provisions of Federal Railroad Safety Act
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 stipulates that employers are required to provide a healthy and safe work environment for their employees. OSHA is responsible for creating and enforcing the standards of safety measures that must be met by employers. As described … [Read more...]
Employee’s Suit Accuses Tiffany of Racial Bias
According to the article Employee’s Suit Accuses Tiffany of Racial Bias, a director for the jewelry company Tiffany & Company accuses his employer of a “systematic, nationwide pattern and practice of racial discrimination,” in a suit filed in federal court last week. … [Read more...]