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Disney executive alleges HR combed his private coaching sessions for "dirt
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (465+ words) The exec butted heads with HR due to his "his direct, streamlined, and performance-driven leadership style," a complaint alleged. An executive vice president in Disney's games division filed a lawsuit against the company March 13, alleging a leader in Disney's HR…...
HR can be "unreasonable" as long as it"s not discriminatory, 5th Circuit says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (316+ words) In its analysis, the 5th Circuit offered a light critique of the employer's choice to terminate the plaintiff without giving her the opportunity to defend herself or to clarify any ambiguities or mistaken conclusions that may have been drawn from her…...
Colorado AI bias law is unconstitutional, lawsuit from Elon Musk's x AI claims
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (443+ words) The embattled SB 24-205 faces uncertainty just months ahead of its effective date, with local leaders still debating amendments. Colorado's embattled AI law faced uncertainty long before the x AI lawsuit. Despite approving SB 24-205, Gov. Jared Polis nonetheless stated concerns that…...
Security guard's retaliation claim fails because firing manager didn't know of complaint, court holds
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (439+ words) A former security guard failed to show his supervisor manipulated a manager into firing him because he told an HR exec the supervisor favored female employees, the court found. Attorneys for the security guard did not respond to a request…...
Dental supply company settles EEOC charge alleging it fired worker after learning she was pregnant
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (339+ words) Discrimination on the basis of pregnancy violates Title VII of the Civil Right Act, one of the oldest employment laws protecting pregnant workers. The case is one of many the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has pursued in the past few…...
Courts likely to side with EEOC in DEI probes, attorneys say
5+ day, 27+ min ago (484+ words) A recent lawsuit against Nike represents the "tip of the spear" for the commission's anti-DEI efforts, according to Duane Morris' Gerald Maatman. Employers are contending with a version of the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission they've never seen before, attorneys at…...
Rocket Resume accuses Monster, Career Builder owner of "deception" in the resume-making market
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (305+ words) At the center of the lawsuit is Bold's portfolio of brands, which Rocket Resume alleges is obfuscated to avoid accusations of monopoly building. At the center of the lawsuit is Bold's portfolio of brands, which Rocket Resume alleged is obfuscated…...
Interviewee receives $495 K settlement after receiving email stating he was "too old" for the role
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (129+ words) EEOC charged HCL America with violating both the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. EEOC stressed the importance of training to help prevent such behavior. "Employers must ensure they are in compliance…...
Waffle House not liable for worker stabbing customer in face, 11th Circuit says
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (461+ words) The plaintiff failed to show that the chain could have reasonably foreseen that such an incident would take place, according to the court. The customer in Byndom had no proof upon which a reasonable jury could conclude that Waffle House…...
Popeyes dodges lawsuit over fingerprint scans, but court leaves door open for redo
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (398+ words) The chain allegedly violated Illinois" Biometric Information Privacy Act, a law that has led to several high-profile settlements. An employee for an Illinois Popeyes restaurant failed to show that the chain had control over a franchisee"s workplace policy that…...