Former Researcher Sues Nomura Alleging Violations of Sex Discrimination and Medical Leave Laws
- posted: Apr. 02, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
It is well known that the financial industry has historically been dominated by men and that many female employees have been the victims of sex discrimination and other forms of Read More
Court Allows Fired Worker to Bring FMLA Claim Against Both Companies in Joint Employment Arrangement
- posted: Mar. 21, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
Complicated corporate structures often result in situations where one employee in one position is doing work for two or more separate employers. This raises the question as to which company Read More
Federal Court Rejects Wells Fargo’s Defense for Firing Whistleblower
- posted: Mar. 14, 2024
- Wrongful Termination
As a regional bank executive for Wells Fargo, John Sotoodeh oversaw hundreds of branches in California and throughout the Southwest region. During his time at the multinational financial institution, a Read More
EEOC Sanctions Company for Using AI as an Age-Discrimination Tool
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
It seems that we are hearing constantly about new applications for Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs. Depending the particular situation, this technology might seem useful or frightening. However, a China-based online Read More
Ex-Raymond James Exec Sues for Sex Bias, Claims Promotion Denied for Being "Too Aggressive”
- posted: Jan. 11, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
A former executive at Raymond James and Associates has filed a sex bias lawsuit against the financial services company in Florida federal court. Joena Bartolini Mitchell alleges that she was terminated Read More
Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Revived by Eighth Circuit
- posted: Dec. 12, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
The Eighth Circuit recently breathed new life into a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit filed by a truck driver, Avery Wilson. Wilson alleged that he was wrongfully terminated by CTW Transportation Services Read More
Ikea Settles FMLA Retaliation Lawsuit with Former Manager
- posted: Dec. 07, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
Furniture giant Ikea has reached a settlement in a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation lawsuit filed by a former manager. The case, which alleged that the employee was Read More
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Whistleblower Retaliation Case
- posted: Nov. 16, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation,  Wrongful Termination
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC. This case revolves around whether a whistleblower bears the burden of proving an employer's retaliatory intent, or Read More
Southwest Faces $180,000 Fee Bid in Religious Bias Case
- posted: Nov. 14, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
A former flight attendant fired by Southwest Airlines is seeking approximately $180,000 in legal costs in connection with contempt proceedings that followed her victory in a religious bias lawsuit against Read More
Oregon Grocer Settles EEOC Disability Discrimination Case
- posted: Nov. 07, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
JC Market Thriftway, an Oregon-based grocer, has agreed to pay $50,000 in compensatory damages, backpay and other injunctive relief to resolve a disability discrimination case. The lawsuit was brought by Read More
EEOC Sues Houston Crane Company for Workplace Harassment
- posted: Nov. 02, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Houston-based TNT Crane & Rigging, one of the country's largest crane service providers. The lawsuit alleges race discrimination, harassment Read More
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Critical Whistleblower Protection Case
- posted: Sep. 28, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation,  Wrongful Termination
On May 1, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Murray v. UBS Securities LLC, a case that could have far-reaching implications for federal whistleblower protections. The court's decision will Read More
Medical Device Component Manufacturer Settles Age-Based Discrimination Claim for $460,000
- posted: Aug. 01, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
A Swiss-based medical device component manufacturer has settled an age-based discrimination lawsuit for $460,000. Fischer Connectors was sued for age bias, including replacing older workers with younger, less-qualified candidates, forcing Read More
Fired Whistleblowers to Receive $15,000 in Back Wages
- posted: Jul. 27, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Wrongful Termination
Fired Whistleblowers to Receive $15,000 in Back Wages A Texas dental practice has been ordered to pay a combined $15,706 in back pay to two former employees. The workers claimed they Read More
Boeing’s Motion to Dismiss Age Bias Retaliation Suit Fails
- posted: Jun. 15, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
Boeing’s motion to dismiss an age bias and retaliation suit has failed in Washing federal court. U.S. District judge Tana Lin denied the corporation’s argument that the lawsuit was filed Read More
Former Texas City Manager Awarded $12.5 Million in Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
- posted: Jun. 13, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
A federal jury in Texas awarded a Black former city manager $12.5 million in damages after finding for him in his discrimination and retaliation suit. Odis Jones sued the city Read More