October 7, 2011
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency charged with enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against employees, recently issued a press release regarding the effect of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on employment discrimination.
In the initial months after 9/11, the EEOC saw a 250% increase in the number […]
July 13, 2011
An Indian employee claims he was the target of harassment at Guardsmark, reports California employment lawyer Eric Grover of Keller Grover LLP.
November 28, 2010
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently issued final regulations regarding the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (“GINA”). GINA prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee because of the employee’s genetic information. Specifically, GINA prohibits an employer from using genetic information when making employment decisions, restricts an employer from acquiring certain genetic […]
April 15, 2010
The Commission has found that black workers at a plant in Paris were subjected to race based discrimination.
Dallas, Texas (WiredPRNew.com) – The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has found that black workers at a Paris plant were discriminated against, following an investigation prompted by complaints from a group of employees. As reported by Fox 4 […]
September 19, 2009
An Oklahoma teen has filed a lawsuit against the retailer for alleged religious discrimination.
Press Release Service – Wired PR News – An Oklahoma teen has filed a lawsuit against clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch, claiming she was denied a job due to her religious beliefs. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the 17 year-old, […]
May 23, 2009
A woman in Texas is claiming she was fired for being an atheist.
Wired PR News – A woman in Texas is claiming that she was fired from her job for being an atheist. As reported by CBS 11 News, McKinney resident Amanda Donaldson alleges she was fired from a Christian –based chiropractic practice for not […]
February 26, 2009
Workers at a North Texas factory are accused of adorning work areas with racist messages.
WiredPRNews.com — The controversial town of Paris Texas is back in the hot seat with new allegations of racism. A complaint was filed last week with the EEOC against local factory Turner Pipe Industries. Employee Karl Mitchell, who is African […]
July 15, 2008
United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) enforces federal anti-discrimination laws.If you have filed a Charge with the EEOC or if you have received a Right to Sue letter, an employment lawyer may be able to help you either successfully navigate the EEOC’s administrative process or file a federal discrimination lawsuit.
June 13, 2008
EEOC Settles Discrimination Suit Against Landmark Restaurant for $2.2 Million. New York City, NY (WiredPRNews.com) — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently announced the settlement of a Title VII harassment and retaliation suit against Tavern on the Green, a landmark New York City restaurant famed for its status as a premier destination for […]
