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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a federal lawsuit against Tesla, alleging racial discrimination against Black employees at its Fremont, California factory. The allegations include: The use of racial epithets. Assignment of inferior work tasks compared to white employees. Retaliation against those who complained. According to the lawsuit, Black employees were subjected to …

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In a legal tussle that has captivated Hollywood’s attention, 2019 saw the onset of a legal standoff between iconic actor Robert De Niro and his former assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. Their dispute highlights the intricacies of workplace dynamics, gender discrimination claims, and the potential implications of such high-profile cases on New York’s discrimination laws. De …

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Ten employees of Sweetgreen, a popular salad chain, have brought forth a lawsuit against the company, citing racial discrimination at seven NYC locations. The suit filed in Bronx’s New York Supreme Court outlines distressing allegations: Frequent racial slurs. Favoritism towards Hispanic workers. A systemic failure to hire or promote Black employees based on prejudiced views. …

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In a groundbreaking move, New York City is on the verge of becoming the largest city in the United States to outlaw weight and height discrimination. The New York City Council recently approved a bill that includes weight and height as a protected characteristic, alongside race, gender, age, religion, and sexual orientation. The proposed law …

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Jerald Times, a former chess director and national chess master, has filed a $64 million lawsuit against Success Academy, the largest charter school network in New York City, for alleged systemic racial discrimination. Times claims he was fired for speaking out against a “separate but equal” doctrine that marginalized Black educators in favor of less-qualified …

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A former Major League Baseball player and manager, Phil Regan, has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against the New York Mets. The lawsuit alleges that Regan was not hired as the team’s pitching coach because of his age, and these actions constitute discrimination violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The lawsuit was filed …

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule prohibiting companies from limiting their employees from working for a rival through non-compete agreements. These agreements, which affect 20-45% of US private sector workers, can prevent employees from working for competitors for months or years after employment and restrict workers’ ability to start their competing …

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