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According to an article from The City, Asian and gay actuaries face severe workplace discrimination. The article, written by Craig Chu, cites a study from the Society of Actuaries (SOA), which found that Asian and gay actuaries are less likely to be promoted and more likely to leave the profession than their white and straight …
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The US federal government has included amendments to the $1.7tn spending package, which will provide new workplace protections for pregnant women and new mothers. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will mandate that employers make temporary and reasonable accommodations for pregnant employees, such as additional bathroom breaks or stools for workers who stand for long periods. …
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According to a complaint filed in the Southern District of New York, new mother Barbara Delo was elated last year when she was invited to join the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Delo, 32, is a costume designer, and the chance to join one of the most highly regarded dance troupes in NYC was a dream …
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Home care workers recently filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the State of New York and its labor department, claiming they were being unfairly treated regarding 24-hour shifts. The complaint, filed with the U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Justice, claimed that the agencies’ policies and practices have led to the unlawful …
One of the first women to come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York, filed a federal lawsuit against him. Charlotte Bennett worked for Mr. Cuomo as a staff member for a brief period in 2019. She has previously talked about her experience working for the former …
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New York City bar Sweet and Vicious must pay a settlement of $500,000 following a 16-month investigation into the establishment’s engagement in discrimination, sexual harassment, and wage theft. The case is part of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ attempts to create safe and equitable environments for local employees. Employees Were Threatened, Harassed, Discriminated Against, …
Google employees filed a class action lawsuit against the company, alleging that Google was underpaying its female employees. According to the settlement, Google did not admit to offering its female employees less pay than its male employees, giving women positions at lower levels than its male employees, or failing to pay employees what they claimed …
Good news for caregivers as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance on caregiver discrimination. The EEOC disseminated the report on March 14, 2022, and it supplements the former caregiver discrimination guidance rather than replacing it. The EEOC initiated these changes considering the Covid-19 pandemic, and even though not technically law, employers should …
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California State University recently made a minor change to its anti-discrimination policy that will significantly impact current and future students who attend the institution. This move will allow students who might otherwise be affected by oppression or discrimination based on their caste to receive certain protections under the university’s policy. By explicitly mentioning caste in …
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A class action lawsuit was filed by our firm in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that employees of Emirates were not given severance pay to which they were legally entitled through the Emirates Severance Plan in violation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), that Emirates …
