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New Law Voiding Mandatory Arbitration in Sexual Harassment Cases Only Valid if Case Arose After Law Passed

The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFASASHA or the Act) was signed into law in March 2022. Sponsored by Senator Kirstin Gillibrand (D-NY), the new law stops employers from requiring their workers to enter into arbitration regarding incidents related to sexual assault or harassment in... Read More about New Law Voiding Mandatory Arbitration in Sexual Harassment Cases Only Valid if Case Arose After Law Passed

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Former KCAL News Anchor Sues CBS, Claims 'Anti-White' Discrimination Led to Firing

Former KCAL-TV anchor Jeff Vaughn has filed a $5 million lawsuit against the California-based television station, alleging that his termination was motivated by racial discrimination due to being white. Vaughn, who was dismissed in September after eight years with the CBS-owned station, claims he was never provided a reason for... Read More about Former KCAL News Anchor Sues CBS, Claims 'Anti-White' Discrimination Led to Firing

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Employers Face Legal Uncertainty Over Noncompete Agreements Amid Court Challenges

Last week, a federal judge in Texas backed a challenge to a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements, which restrict employees from joining rival firms. The ruling came shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court expanded judicial authority to challenge federal agencies' rule-making power, affecting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban... Read More about Employers Face Legal Uncertainty Over Noncompete Agreements Amid Court Challenges

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Fired Uber Driver’s Claim of Racial Discrimination Based on Survey Results Fails

A fired Uber driver’s class action suit that alleged his dismissal occurred because racial discrimination caused his low ratings on post-ride passenger surveys was dismissed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on June 24. The appellate court said the driver’s allegations were insufficient to support his claims because he... Read More about Fired Uber Driver’s Claim of Racial Discrimination Based on Survey Results Fails

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Microsoft Agrees to $14.4 Million Settlement Over Allegations of Leave Discrimination

Microsoft has agreed to pay $14.4 million to resolve allegations by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) that the company penalized employees for taking legally protected forms of leave. The settlement follows a multi-year investigation into the tech giant's employment practices. The CRD accused Microsoft of retaliating against and discriminating... Read More about Microsoft Agrees to $14.4 Million Settlement Over Allegations of Leave Discrimination

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Settlement Grants Parkland School Shooting Victim Ownership of Shooter’s Name

In a one-of-a-kind lawsuit, a Parkland school shooting survivor has reached a civil settlement with the school shooter, granting the victim the rights to the shooter’s name, among other extraordinary awards. Anthony Borges was gunned down by his classmate, school shooter Nikolas Cruz, on Valentine's Day 2018 in Parkland, Florida’s... Read More about Settlement Grants Parkland School Shooting Victim Ownership of Shooter’s Name

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Statements by Murder Defendant to Undercover Jailhouse Informant Can Be Admitted Even if an Attorney Was Requested

Christopher Grimes was found guilty of the second-degree murder of Adrian Dawson in 2018 which took place after Grimes hit a parked car in the strip mall in which Dawson’s fiancée and child were sitting. The two men had an altercation that led to Dawson’s murder by gunshot when Grimes... Read More about Statements by Murder Defendant to Undercover Jailhouse Informant Can Be Admitted Even if an Attorney Was Requested

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Kanye West Sued by Former Staff Alleging Racist Work Environment and Unpaid Wages

Kanye West and former Yeezy apparel chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos have been hit with a lawsuit filed in a United States District Court in California. The plaintiffs include eight former employees, who allege that they were subjected to “forced labor and cruel inhuman, or degrading treatment” while working on... Read More about Kanye West Sued by Former Staff Alleging Racist Work Environment and Unpaid Wages

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Supreme Court Blocks Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule on Transgender Rights in Schools

The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a setback to the Biden administration’s efforts to extend federal protections against discrimination to gay and transgender students. In a 6-3 ruling on Monday, the court temporarily blocked the implementation of new Title IX regulations in several states, creating widespread uncertainty for schools nationwide.... Read More about Supreme Court Blocks Biden Administration’s Title IX Rule on Transgender Rights in Schools

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Ninth Circuit Says Federal Law Bans Employment Discrimination Against U.S. Citizens

A naturalized citizen sued Meta Platforms, Inc., which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, for employment discrimination, alleging the social media company chose to hire noncitizens with specialty worker visas because it could pay them less. The Ninth Circuit, relying on a federal statute, reversed the district court’s dismissal of the... Read More about Ninth Circuit Says Federal Law Bans Employment Discrimination Against U.S. Citizens

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Supreme Court Ruling Sends Trump's Case Back to Judge Chutkan for Key Decisions

In a decision on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a setback to the prosecution of former President Donald Trump on charges related to his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The court's 6-3 ruling granted former presidents sweeping immunity for their official acts while in office, potentially... Read More about Supreme Court Ruling Sends Trump's Case Back to Judge Chutkan for Key Decisions

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California Bars and Nightclubs to Offer Date-Rape Drug Test Kits Starting Tuesday

Starting Tuesday, a new law will require many California bars and nightclubs to offer common date-rape drug test kits to protect patrons from the dangers of drink spiking. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has confirmed that the implementation of Assembly Bill 1013 will affect approximately 2,400 establishments... Read More about California Bars and Nightclubs to Offer Date-Rape Drug Test Kits Starting Tuesday

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