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...]
Former Yahoo Software Engineer Sues Female Tech Executive for Sexual Harassment
Last week, Nan Shi filed a complaint against Google executive Maria Zhang for claims of sexual harassment, emotional distress and wrongful termination. As detailed in this CNN article, the complaint alleges that in exchange for oral and digital sex, Zhang promised Shi a bright … [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...]
Two Recent Historical Events May Have Impact In Suit Against Catholic School for Sex Discrimination
Flint Dollar taught music at Mount de Sales Academy in Macon, Georgia for four years. According to Dollar, who is gay, he was clear with school administration about his sexual orientation when he was hired by the school. As described in this npr article, it was after … [Read more...]
Former Benjamin Moore Employee Sues Over Racist Paint Names
Clinton Brown and Tucker Chocolate are two of the Benjamin Moore paint names that a former employee found to be offensive, enough so to file suit against the paint company. As detailed in this article, Clinton Tucker began his employment with Benjamin Moore in 2011. Tucker was … [Read more...]