Judge Certifies Class Action Accusing Goldman Sachs of Gender Discrimination April 2, 2018 By Jonathan Stempel A federal judge ruled that women accusing Goldman Sachs Group Inc. of discriminating against them in pay, promotions and performance...
More Victims Learning About Available Recourse in Sexual Harassment Cases January 2, 2018 By David Crary Back in 1979, Karen Schneider was an entry-level copy editor in her 20s when a senior editor at her newspaper...
HR Departments Often Ill-Equipped to Handle Sexual Harassment Claims: Viewpoint October 30, 2017 By Rebecca Greenfield In an ideal world, anyone who experiences harassment at work would head directly to the human resource department. That’s where...
Arkansas’ G4S Youth Services Hit with Pay Discrimination Lawsuit June 15, 2017 G4S Youth Services, a former manager of programs and services at a juvenile correction and detention facility in Alexander, Ark.,...
States Move to Ban Asking Job Applicants About Past Salary May 26, 2017 By Joseph Pisani An awkward job interview question — how much did you make at your last job? — is getting banned in...
Texas Christian Camp to Settle Federal Discrimination Suit for $70K May 19, 2017 Carolina Creek Christian Camp Inc., a Huntsville, Texas-area business offering summer camping and retreats, will pay $70,000 and furnish other...
Downhole Technology Reaches $120K Settlement in Harassment, Retaliation Suit May 4, 2017 A Houston manufacturer of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) equipment has agreed to pay a former employee $120,000 and provide other relief...
Texas Jewelry Chain to Settle Disability Discrimination Suit for $30K April 5, 2017 Zale Delaware Inc., dba Piercing Pagoda, a jewelry retailer based in Irving, Texas, will pay $30,000 to settle a disability...
Missouri Bill Would Make it Harder for Employees to Sue for Discrimination March 7, 2017 By Summer Ballentine Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise the standard for workers to sue their employers for discrimination, a...
Michigan Medical Services Firm to Pay $21.5K to Settle Disability Discrimination Suit February 23, 2017 A medical services provider serving the Muskegon, Michigan, region will pay $21,500 and furnish other relief to settle a disability...