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Does New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law Apply To You
New Jersey Unemployment Compensation law provides that unemployment compensation benefits may be denied
Florida's Unemployment Compensation Penalties
flsenate.gov, Dec 12, 2005
Any person who makes a false statement or representation, knowing it to be false, or knowingly fails to disclose a material fact to obtain or increase any benefits or other payment under this chapter or under an employment security law of any other state, of the Federal Government, or of a foreign government, either for herself or himself or for any other
State Of California Laws For Termination Of Employment
Ca.gov, Nov 09, 2005
Department Of Industrial Relations Division Of Labor Standards Enforcement
‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Star Sued for Wrongful Termination
August 21, 2009
Patricia Heaton, the actress best known for her role as Raymond Baron’s wife Debra in “Everybody Loves Raymond,” has been named in a wrongful termination suit, brought against her...
New Orleans Teachers File for Wrongful Termination Four Years after Katrina
August 28, 2009
A recent article about the devastation, which has still not been fully cleaned up, in New Orleans, Louisiana said that a group of teachers in the city are banding together to create a class...
UPS Sued for Discriminating Against Disabled Workers
August 27, 2009
In 2007, Trudi Momsen, a former employee of United Parcel Service (UPS), was fired from her job because she had multiple sclerosis. Federal law states that if an employee is injured or becomes ill...
U.S. EEOC Files Suit against AT&T
August 20, 2009
AT&T, one of the country’s largest telephone service providers is currently being sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for age discrimination among its employees. According...
Trans Woman Asked to Provide Photos of Genitalia
August 14, 2009
Kate Lynn Blatt, a transgendered woman, recently sued her employer- Sapa Industrial Extrusions- for sexual harassment and wrongful termination. She was employed as a temporary...
Michael Vick Inspires Employment Law Debate
August 13, 2009
The recent case regarding NFL football player Michael Vick has caused some debate in the area of employment law. Vick was recently incarcerated after he was found guilty of charges...
Europe Surprised by American Employment Numbers
August 6, 2009
On Friday, numbers were released from the monthly employment data for the United States. European markets were stunned to see that, in fact, the American unemployment rate...
Miami Newscaster Sues for Wrongful Termination
August 7, 2009
Charles Perez, a newscaster for the ABC affiliate network in Miami, Florida, is suing the network for a “7 or 8 figure” amount because he believes that he was wrongfully terminated. He claims...
Legal Experts Define Wrongful Termination
July 31, 2009
If an individual is fired for an unfair reason, then he or she may be able to sue the former employer for damages and lost wages. However, the laws surrounding wrongful termination...
Infamous D.C. “$54 Million Pants Lawsuit” Judge Loses Wrongful Termination Suit
July 24, 2009
The infamous ex-administrative judge Roy L. Pearson, Jr. recently had his wrongful termination claims tossed out by a federal judge on the grounds that his firing for publicly waging...
Americans Worry over Minimum Wage Increase
July 30, 2009
On Friday, the federal minimum wage will increase from $6.55 to $7.25 and while the 70 cents difference may not seem to be dramatic, many Americans are concerned. Though...
Kansas Leads Nation in June Employment Decrease
July 23, 2009
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics released numbers, which showed that Kansas had the highest percent decrease in unemployment. Between the months...
Obama Appoints EEOC Leader
July 16, 2009
Just hours, before he addressed the annual meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, President Barack Obama announced that he was appointing...
Kansas School Superintendent Files Wrongful Termination Lawsuit
July 17, 2009
The superintendent of a Kansas School District is suing the district and school board for wrongful termination. According to his suit, he was fired in retaliation...
Digital Domain Loses Wrongful Termination Suit to Former President
July 14, 2009
Digital Domain was recently ordered to pay more than $2 million in damages for...
Arizona Churches Offer Job Assistance to Communities
July 10, 2009
With many thousands of people out of work, the Arizona government and its non-profit...
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of White Firefighters
July 8, 2009
In a decision that many are heralding to be a victory for fair employment laws, the...
Blames Scientologists
June 23, 2009
Though FOX claims that he was fired for posting comments on Foxnews.com about...
Employers Struggle to Draw Line between Privacy Invasion and Maintaining Company Reputation
June 19, 2009
With the advent and consequent popularity of social networking sites, such as...
Ohio Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Residency Requirements
June 16, 2009
In 2006, the Ohio Supreme Court created a legislative provision that banned cities...
Nursing Home Employee Wrongfully Terminated
June 8, 2009
After reporting several problems at her place of employment, a nursing home worker...
Employment Lawyers Worry that Furloughs May Cause Complications
May 21, 2009
A recent trend among employers, especially those who are struggling to make ends meet in the difficult economy is to offer furloughs to their employees. This means that unpaid time off is offered to the workers, in hopes of lowering operation costs...
Conroe Tubing Company Pays $175,000 to Former Employee after Racially Offensive Comments
May 14, 2009
The Maverick Tubing Company, which is based in Conroe Texas, recently agreed to pay one of its employees $175,000. This is because the employee was fired less than...
Companies Advised to Keep Employees with Swine Flu at Home
May 7, 2009
Human resources experts are issuing statements saying that businesses and companies should make themselves “pandemic-ready.” Because new cases of the swine flu are being reported every day...
Supreme Court to Hear Case about Race in the Workplace
April 23, 2009
The United States Supreme Court recently decided to hear a case brought by 20 firefighters from New Haven, Connecticut. The men, mostly white, are claiming that U.S. civil rights laws...
Illinois Assisted Living Center Sued for Wrongful Termination
April 17, 2009
A woman from Illinois was recently fired from her job at an assistant living center in Madison County when she reported patient abuse to her supervisors. According to the employee, she had...
Unemployed Kentucky Residents Not Eligible for Stimulus Money
April 16, 2009
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor told the governor of Kentucky, Steve Beshear, that he could not use his executive powers to extend federal benefits to unemployed residents who recently lost their jobs. This week, many exhausted their state and federal unemployment aid...
Colorado Professor Sues University of Colorado for Wrongful Termination
April 10, 2009A University of Colorado ethics professor recently lost his job for likening the victims of the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon to a Nazi leader. He wrote a paper titled, “Some People Push Back...
Employers fear some of the changes to workers compensation
April 3, 2009
The recently proposed changes to the state’s workers’ compensation program have caused some disturbance among California employers and insurers...
Overload of Workers Searching for Jobs Leaves Many Without and Feeling Discriminated Against
March 30, 2009Overload of Workers Searching for Jobs Leaves Many Without and Feeling Discriminated Against. The news media across the nation has repeatedly highlight one state as the forerunner...
Governor rejects stimulus money when the state’s unemployment rate is among the highest in nation.
March 24, 2009
In the state legislature of Nevada, Governor Jim Gibbons caused ire across party lines with his recent pleas for lawmakers to reject federal stimulus money...
Construction Employment Plummets
Staff Writer, Feb 09, 2009
In today's downturned economy, construction is a market quickly losing employees in the nonresidential market.
AG Harvey, Civil Rights Division Announce Settlement in Workplace Age Discrimination Case;
NJ Gov Press ReleaseAG Harvey, Civil Rights Division Announce Settlement in Workplace Age Discrimination Case;, Jan 31, 2005 Attorney General Peter C. Harvey and Division on Civil Rights Director J. Frank Vespa-Papaleo announced today that New Jersey has entered into a settlementDetermining California Age Discrimination Laws
Federal Gov Article, Feb 01, 2005 How Do You Know If You Have Been DiscriminatedAge Discrimination Claim: The Facts
CDC Gov Article, Jan 27, 2005 Description Of The Facts That Goes Into AgeFlorida Affirmative Action Laws And How It Corralates With Other States
DOL Gov Article, Jan 28, 2005 Description Of Certain Florida Affirmative ActionIllinois Affirmative Action Laws: Do You Need a Lawyer
DOL Gov Article, Jan 25, 2005 Illinois Affirmative ActionDo I Need a Washington D.C Age Discrimination Attorney
HHS Gov Article, Jan 25, 2005 Details On Wether Or Not a Washington D.C Age Discrimination Attorney Would BenefitIs a Indiana Sexual Harassment Lawyer Right For You
IN Gov Article, Jan 25, 2005 If you believe you have been discriminated against Then You May Need a Indiana Sexual HarassmentJustice Department Seeks To Join Maryland Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against City Of Baltimore
USDOJ Gov Press Release, Jan 18, 2005 News On a Maryland Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against The City OfPregnancy Discrimination: List Of a Few Pregnancy Discrimination Laws
EEOC Gov Article, Jan 23, 2005 List Of a Few Pregnancy DiscriminationDo I Need a Massachusetts Sexual Harassment Attorney
Boston Gov Article, Jan 17, 2005 Help In Determining Wether Or Not You Need a Massachusetts Sexual HarassmentWisconsin Pregnancy Discrimination Attorney Wins Big
EEOC Gov Article, Dec 08, 2004 EEOC Settles Discrimination Suit Against Carl Buddig For $2.5BRINK'S TO PAY $30,000 TO PEORIA AREA WOMAN FOR FAILURE TO ACCOMMODATE RELIGIOUS BELIEFS
EEOC Suit Said Pentecostal Employee Fired for Refusal to Wear Pants as Part of Uniform
Oregon Unemployment Rate Moves Back Above Seven Percent
Oregon unemployment rate moves back above seven percentTitle VII's Employment Law, Pregnancy Related Protections
An employer may not single out pregnancy-related conditions for special procedures to determine an employee's ability to work
House Approves Pay Discrimination Bills
Staff Writer, Mar 03, 2009
The first bill in question is called the Lilly Ledbetter Act. This act is designed to overturn a 2007 ruling by the Supreme Court that stated each worker must file a claim of wage discrimination within six months of the first decision made to pay that worker less.
Trends in Unemployment
Staff Writer, Jan 19, 2009
The economic downturn has caused many companies to either close or reduce their workforce in an effort to remain viable. The unemployment rate has increased significant
Two Florida Restaurants To Pay $525,000 For Sexual Harassment And Violation Of Florida Age Discrimination Law Against Two Teenagers
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced two settlements of employment discrimination lawsuits under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
EEOC and Walgreens Resolve Lawsuit
The EEOC announced a $20 million proposed consent decree resolving a systemic race discrimination lawsuit against Walgreens
Unemployment Compensation
Unemployment compensation benefits are available to employees who are terminated, satisfy eligibility requirements and are not otherwise disqualified from receiving such
Facts on Executive Order Affirmative Action
Laws ban discrimination and require Federal contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative action to ensure that all individuals have an equal opportunity.
Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit Wins $48.9 Million
More Than 12,300 Women Nationwide to Receive Monetary Relief in Landmark Case
What Is Nevada Unemployment Compensation
Nevada Unemployment Compensation law provides that a person is ineligible for unemployment compensation benefits if the employee was discharged for misconduct. Nev Rev Stat Ann § 612.485.
Georgia Age Discrimination Information
In a case decided by the Supreme Court, the petitioner, Mr. Reeves, alleged that he was terminated from his supervisory position at Sanderson Plumbing Products because of age discrimination. He filed suit in district court and the case went before a jury. In accordance with McDonnell Douglas Corp. v. Green 411 U.S.
What is Missouri Unemployment Compensation Law
Missouri Unemployment Compensation law provides that benefits may be reduced 15 percent if the employee was injured in conjunction with drug or alcohol use or a failure to obey company rules, provided that the drug policy was conspicuously posted, and that the employee had actual knowledge of the rule, and the employer shows that, prior to the injury, it made a diligent effort to info
What Is Michigan Unemployment Compensation Law
Michigan Unemployment Compensation law provides that an employee may be disqualified from receiving benefits if he or she was discharged for intoxication while at work, refusing to submit to a drug test, or testing positive on a drug test.. Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 421.29 (1996). Not Available
November IT Employment Falls In U.S.
Staff Writer, Dec 22, 2008
IT is one of the most demanding fields yet November saw drop in IT employment in U.S.
Increasing Opportunties for People with Disabilities in Federal Employment
EEOC, Sep 14, 2008
EEOC issued a new question-and-answer guide aimed at promoting the hiring and advancement of individuals with disabilities in federal government employment
$162,000 Awarded In Pennsylvania Sexual Harassment Case
Staff Writer, Dec 17, 2008
This history of sexual harassment against women has been a regular progression towards equality in accusations and settlements.
Electronics Retailer Video Only To Pay $630,000 For Harassment and Retaliation
EEOC, Aug 10, 2008
After Judge Finds Company Liable and Dismisses Defense, Video Only Settles EEOC Suit
Tobacco Superstores, Inc. to Pay $425,000 for Race Discrimination Aganist Blacks
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Aug 24, 2008EEOC Charged that TSS Failed to Promote African Americans to Managerial Positions
Justice Department Files Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Against the City of Jackson, Alabama
DOJ, Sep 02, 2008
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department today announced the filing of a lawsuit against the city of Jackson, Ala., in the District Court for the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile, alleging that the city discharged Virginia Savage, an African American, from her employment as a circulation clerk at the city’s municipal library in retaliation for her complaints
Religious Discrimination - EEOC Issues Compliance Assitance
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Jul 20, 2008
Religious discrimination charge filings with the EEOC nationwide have risen substantially over the past 15 years, doubling from 1,388 in Fiscal Year 1992 to record level
Dillard’s To Pay Half Million To Settle EEOC Class Sexual Harassment Suit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Jul 27, 2008Assistant Manager Harassed 12 Women, Including Teen, in Two States, Agency Charged
Department of Justice Settles Sex Discrimination Lawsuit against North Carolina A & T State University
U.S. Department of Justice, Jul 06, 2008
U.S. Department of Labor Releases New “elaws” Tool to Help Employers Comply with Recordkeeping, Reporting and Notice Requirements
U.S. Department of Labor, Jul 13, 2008WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled an elaws advisor that helps employers determine which of the department's recordkeeping, reporting and notice requirements apply to them.
California Racial Harassment, Silicon Valley Manufacturer Novellus To Pay $168,000
EEOC, Jul 01, 2008Co-Worker Rapped Racial Slurs Despite Complaints, EEOC Charged
In Indianapolis, Renhill Staffing To Pay $580,000 To Settle EEOC Age, Race and Retaliation Suit
EEOC, Jun 29, 2008Agency Charged That Fort Wayne Company Denied Referrals Based on Age and Race, Retaliated Against Employees Who Objected to Discriminatory Practices
Tavern on The Green To Pay $2.2 Million for Harassment of Females, Blacks, Hispanics
EEOC, Jun 01, 2008EEOC Settles Job Discrimination Suit with Landmark NYC Restaurant
Wal-Mart to Pay $250,000 For Disability Bias
EEOC, Jun 15, 2008EEOC Said Long-Time Pharmacy Technician Fired Because of Gunshot Disability
Age Discrimination Protections In Wisconsin
Wisconsin Workforce Development, Jun 22, 2008State and federal law protects most workers age 40 and older from workplace discrimination. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law sections 111.31-111.395, Wisconsin Statutes apply to virtually all private and public employers, regardless of the number of employee’s.
Vought Aircraft Industries Inc. in Dallas Has Agreed to Pay $1.5 Million in Back Wages and Salary to Resolve Discrimination Allegations
U.S. Department of Justice, May 25, 2008DALLAS — Dallas-based Vought Aircraft Industries Inc. has entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to settle allegations of hiring discrimination based on race and gender and agreed to a settlement of $1.5 million.
In Los Angeles, Specialty Restaurants to Pay $625,000 for Sexual Harassment, Retaliation
EEOC, May 11, 2008EEOC Says Restaurant Chain Punished Female Employees Who Complained
Rochester Highway Products Company to Pay $375,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
EEOC, May 18, 2008EEOC Said 18 Women, Including Teens, Were Abused
WAL-MART to Pay $300,000 to Rejected Job Applicant With Disability
EEOC, Apr 20, 2008
Retail Giant Refused to Hire Man With Cerebral Palsy, Federal Agency Charged
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will pay $300,000 to a Hardin, Mo., man to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S.
Sexual Harassment Verdict Upheld in Favor of EEOC Against AG Industry Giant Harris Farms
EEOC, Apr 27, 2008
Ninth Circuit Court Affirms Latina Farm Worker’s Jury Award of Over $1 Million
SAN FRANCISCO – The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed the judgment on a jury verdict in favor of the U.S.
EEOC Addresses Employment of Veterans with Service-Connected Disabilities
EEOC, Apr 06, 2008
Commission Provides Practical Information for Employers and Severely Injured Veterans
WASHINGTON – The U.S.
Allied Aviation to Pay Nearly $2 Million for Harassment of Black and Hispanic Workers
EEOC, Apr 14, 2008
EEOC Resolves Class Case Involving Nooses, Racial Slurs and Graffiti at Airport Facility
DALLAS - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the settlement of a race and national origin harassment lawsuit for $1.9 million and significant remedial relief against Allied Aviation Services, Inc.
House Endorses Rep. Smith's Tough Age Discrimination Legislation
Indiana State Representative, Mar 04, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana House has passed legislation authored by State Rep. Vernon G.
Henredon Furniture Industries To Pay $465,000 For Racial Harassment, Hangman's Nooses
EEOC, Mar 11, 2008
EEOC Settles Class Suit for Black Employees at Racially Hostile Workplace
HIGH POINT, N.C. - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the settlement of a racial harassment lawsuit for $465,000 and significant remedial relief against Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc.
Judge Grants Final Approval For $6.2 Million Partial Settlement of Historic Union Discrimination Case
EEOC, Feb 05, 2008
Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 28 Discriminated Against Blacks and Hispanics for Years, Suit Says
NEW YORK – A federal court has granted final approval for a $6.2 million partial settlement for black and Hispanic sheet metal workers who suffered discrimination by their union, the U.S.
EEOC Settles Class Suit for Black Employees at Racially Hostile Workplace
EEOC, Feb 12, 2008
HIGH POINT, N.C. - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the settlement of a racial harassment lawsuit for $465,000 and significant remedial relief against Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc.
EEOC Launches Anti-Discrimination PSAs Featuring Jazz Great Wynton Marsalis
EEOC, Jan 22, 2008
Jazz great Wynton Marsalis laments that some employers "play a cacophonous tune called discrimination" in one of two video public service announcements that the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) unveiled today.
Both 30-second PSAs feature Marsalis and focus on the value of diversity in the workplace and the dangers of discrimination.
Supreme Northwest LLC To Pay $427,000 To Settle EEOC National Origin Discrimination Suit
EEOC, Jan 15, 2008
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Global Drilling Company to Pay $290,000 for Racial Harassment, including Nooses
EEOC, Dec 18, 2007EEOC Says Helmerich & Payne Subjected Black Workers to Racist Behavior on Oil Rig
Lockheed Martin To Pay $2.5 Million To Settle Racial Harassment Lawsuit
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Jan 08, 2008
The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced a major settlement of a race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against Lockheed Martin
Target Corp. to Pay $510,000 for Race Discrimination
EEOC, Dec 11, 2007EEOC consent decree against retail giant ends suit for hiring bias against blacks
Federal Court Sharply Limits Employer's Attempt To Probe Job Bias Victims' Medial, Arrest and Litigation Histories
EEOC, Dec 13, 2007
U.S. Magistrate Judge P. Michael Mahoney of the Federal District Court in Rockford, Ill., issued an order this week largely denying an employer’s motion to compel discovery regarding medical and psychological records, arrest records and litigation history of claimants in a discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S.
EEOC Lawyer Honored As Exemplary Federal Attorney by American Bar Association
EEOC, Nov 27, 2007Blackwood Becomes Second EEOC Attorney to Receive ABA HonorWASHINGTON -- Vincent Blackwood, Assistant General Counsel of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), will receive the “Federal Labor and Employment Attorney of the Year” award from the American Bar Association (ABA).
EEOC Issues Fact Sheet on Employment Tests and Selection Procedures to Screen Applicants, Workers
EEOC, Dec 04, 2007Agency Highlights ‘Best Practices’ for Employers to Prevent Job Discrimination
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Clerk of Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida, to Defend Employment Rights of Army Reservist
U.S. Department of Justice, Oct 22, 2007
Global Drilling Company to Pay $290,000 For Racial Harassment, Including Nooses
EEOC, Nov 13, 2007EEOC Says Helmerich & Payne Subjected Black Workers to Racist Behavior on Oil Rig
US Labor Secretary Elaine L Chao to Make Closing Remarks at Job Corps Annual Leadership Summit
U.S. Department of Labor, Oct 14, 2007US Labor Secretary Elaine L Chao to Make Closing Remarks at Job Corps Annual Leadership SummitSpeeches by 'lost boy of Sudan' refugee who graduated as pharmacy technician and current student born exposed to drugs now hosting teen talk show among other highlights
EEOC and B & H Reach $4.3 Million Settlement in National Origin Discrimination Case
EEOC, Oct 21, 2007Hispanic Employees Paid Less Than Non-Hispanics, Denied Promotion and Health Benefits, Federal Agency Says
Bloomberg L.P. Sued for Pregnancy Bias
EEOC, Sep 30, 2007EEOC Says Financial Services Giant Demoted Class of Pregnant Women, Reduced Their Pay
Fact Sheet: Six Years of Progress Under the President's New Freedom Initiative
Enter Source, Oct 08, 20072007 Progress Report Shows Steps Taken To Reduce Barriers For Americans With Disabilities
$287,640 To Fired Muslim Woman In Religious Discrimination Case
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Aug 23, 2007Alamo Car Rental Fired Young Muslim Woman After 9/11 Attacks for Wearing Head Scarf During Ramadan, Agency Charged
Caesars Palace to Pay $850,000 for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation
EEOC, Aug 27, 2007
Supervisors Forced Sex on Hispanic Female Workers, EEOC Charged
LAS VEGAS – Caesars Palace will pay $850,000 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Subway Pays $166,500 For Disability Bias
EEOC, Aug 16, 2007A Dallas jury of five women and two men awarded former area supervisor Tammy Gitsham $66,500 for lost wages and emotional harm and an additional $100,000 in punitive damages in the EEOC’s suit under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division (Case No.
Walgreens Resolve Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
EEOC, Aug 09, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Naomi C. Earp, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), announced a $20 million proposed consent decree resolving a systemic race discrimination lawsuit against Walgreens, the Illinois-based national drug store chain.
The proposed settlement was filed with U.S. District Judge G.
EEOC Amends Age Bias Regulations to Conform with Supreme Court Ruling
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Jul 24, 2007
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued revised regulations on age discrimination in the workplace in accordance with a 2004 Supreme Court decision, General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v.
Senators Attempt to Overturn Pay Discrimination Decision
U.S. Senator Chris Dodd, Jul 29, 2007Senators Attempt to Overturn Supreme Court on Pay Discrimination
Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today joined a bipartisan group of fourteen Senators led by Senators Kennedy (D-MA) and Specter (R-PA), to introduce a bill to overturn the Supreme Court’s recent 5-4 decision in Ledbetter v.
Justice Department Settles Employment Discrimination Lawsuit Against the City of Chesapeake, Virginia Police Department
Enter Source, Jul 08, 2007
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with the City of Chesapeake, Va. regarding an employment discrimination lawsuit filed in 2006.
EEOC and Walgreens Resolve Lawsuit
EEOC, Jul 15, 2007
WASHINGTON -- Naomi C. Earp, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), today announced a $20 million proposed consent decree resolving a systemic race discrimination lawsuit against Walgreens, the Illinois-based national drug store chain.
The proposed settlement was filed with U.S. District Judge G.
Chaminade University Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
Staff Writer, Jun 27, 2007
Chaminade University has agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a pegnancy discrimination lawsuit. It was brought forth by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
The EEOC had accused the university of withdrawing a job offer to an applicant because she was pregnant.
Michigan Stel Tubing Company to Pay $500,000 to Settle EEOC Class Race Bias Lawsuit
EEOC, Jul 01, 2007
Michigan Seamless Refused to Hire Class of Black Applicants, Agency Charged
Alabama and Mississippi Employers Settle Race Bias Cases for Combined $454,000 and Other Requirements
EEOC, Jun 04, 2007
EEOC Suits Charged Nooses, Swastikas, Graffiti Were Displayed to Harass Black Workers
EEOC Examines Work/Life Family Balance and Intersection of Job Bias Laws
EEOC, Jun 12, 2007
Commission Considers Enforcement Guidance on Emerging Legal Issues
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) examined perspectives on work/family balance and the intersection with the federal anti-discrimination laws today at a public meeting, as the agency considers developing enforcement guidance on the topic.
New York City Laws Protecting Workers Constantly Broken
Staff Writer, Jun 20, 2007
The laws that have been enforced to protect the working poor in the city are consistently being broken in almost evey injustry. This is leading to unsafe and inhumane conditions for thousands of workers.
EEOC Spotlights Employment Testing And Screening In The 21st Century Workplace
eeoc.gov, May 20, 2007
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today held a public meeting to gather information and address emerging trends in workplace testing and selection procedures, as employers seek lawful and efficient ways to screen large numbers of applicants.
Unemployment Insuance Weekly Claims Report
US Department of Labor, May 28, 2007
Seasonally Adjusted Data
In the week ending May 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 311,000, an increase of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 296,000. The 4-week moving average was 302,750, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week's revised average of 306,250.
U.S. Department Of Labor To Award Nearly $14.2 Million For Disability Program Navigators
dol.gov, May 06, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced nearly $14.2 million in grants to fund Disability Program Navigators (DPNs) in 15 additional states and Puerto Rico. The DPN initiative aims to assist individuals with disabilities in accessing employment through services offered by One-Stop Career Centers.
New Tool Helps Employers And Workers Calculate Overtime Pay
dol.gov, May 13, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has unveiled a new elaws advisor — the FLSA Overtime Calculator — to help employers and workers understand and calculate overtime pay. The calculator can be accessed at www.dol.gov/elaws/otcalculator.htm.
EEOC Examines Work/Life Family Balance And Intersection Of Job Bias Laws
eeoc.gov, Apr 22, 2007
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) examined perspectives on work/family balance and the intersection with the federal anti-discrimination laws today at a public meeting, as the agency considers developing enforcement guidance on the topic.
Geriatric Center To Pay $900,000 For Race Bias, National Origin Discrimination, Retaliation
eeoc.gov, Apr 29, 2007
A New York geriatric center will pay $900,000 to settle a class race and national origin discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today (case, Civ. No. 05-4601, filed in federal court in the Eastern District of New York).
OSHA Focuses On Refinery Safety
dol.gov, Apr 01, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues to make the safety and health of workers in America's refineries a priority, and today's hearing on the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board's (CSB) report on the BP accident in Texas City, Texas, reinforces the importance of this effort.
EEOC And BNSF Railway Agree To Settle Age Discrimination Lawsuit For $800,000
eeoc.gov, Apr 08, 2007
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today announced that they had agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit brought by the Commission on behalf of 137 present and former employees who were allegedly denied benefits under exit incentive programs offered by the railroad because they were eligible to retire.
Eeoc Settles Sex Bias Suit Against Auto Dealer Jeff Wyler Eastgate, Inc. For $2.3 Million
eeoc.gov, Apr 15, 2007
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it has resolved its lawsuit charging that Jeff Wyler Eastgate, Inc. and 10 additional Jeff Wyler-owned dealerships, acting as an integrated enterprise, discriminated against a class of qualified women on the basis of sex by refusing to hire them for automobile sales positions.
U.S. Labor Department Sues Cleveland Business Executive
dol.gov, Mar 18, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor has sued Robert L. Johnson, president of the Jared Group in Cleveland, for failing to forward employee contributions to the company’s retirement plan and to segregate plan contributions from the general operating assets of the company.
U.S. Labor Department Cites Dover, Ohio, Pallet Manufacturer For Safety Violations
osha.gov, Mar 25, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed $157,200 in fines against Inca Presswood Pallets Ltd of Dover, following the death of an employee in September 2006, for alleged multiple willful and serious violations of federal workplace safety standards.
EEOC To Launch E-Race Initiative At Commission Meeting Wednesday
eeoc.gov, Feb 25, 2007
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will unveil a national initiative called E-RACE, Eradicating Racism and Colorism from Employment, at its next public meeting on Wednesday, February 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Eastern Time), at agency headquarters, 1801 L Street, N.W. (Ninth Floor, Commission Meeting Room).
Judge Approves $5 Million Settlement Of Job Bias Lawsuits Against Woodward Governor
eeoc.gov, Mar 04, 2007
A federal judge has given final approval to a $5 million settlement resolving two consolidated class action employment discrimination lawsuits against a global engine systems and parts company, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today.
U.S. Labor Department Announces $250,000 Grant To City Of Newton, Iowa, To Assist Dislocated Workers
dol.gov, Mar 11, 2007
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $250,000 grant to the city of Newton, Iowa, to conduct early planning for assisting workers affected by the closing of a Whirlpool Corp. plant located there.
Unemployment Costs Increase
stats.bls.gov, Feb 04, 2007
Total compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.8 percent from September to December 2006, seasonally adjusted, moderating from the 1.0 percent gain from June to September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today.
Company To Pay $225,000 For Same-Sex Harrassment
eeoc.gov, Feb 18, 2007A federal jury here returned a $225,000 verdict Friday against Hill Brothers Construction Company and Engineering Company, Inc. (Hill Brothers) in a rare same-sex harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of male employees who were sexually harassed by other men.
Maternity Store Giant To Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination And Retaliation Lawsuit
eeoc.gov, Jan 21, 2007
A Philadelphia-based maternity clothes retailer will pay $375,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
Approval of Settlement with Hispanic Employees on Discrimination Claims
eeoc.gov, Jan 28, 2007
U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal granted final approval yesterday to the settlement of discrimination claims against Quietflex Manufacturing Company, L.P. (the company). Under the terms of the settlement, the company's insurer will pay $2.8 million to 78 current and former Latino employees.
EEOC And Chase Reach $2.2 Million Settlement In Disability Discrimination Claim
eeoc.gov, Jan 07, 2007The EEOC issued an administrative determination on March 11, 2004, finding that there was reasonable cause to believe that Bank One violated the ADA by failing to properly accommodate a group of employees who were medically released to return to work after leaves of absence exceeding six months.
Michigan Security Guard Contractors Agree to Pay Back Wages to 716 Workers
dol.gov, Jan 14, 2007Michigan Security Guard Contractors Agree to Pay Back Wages to 716 Workers
Two sub-contractors of RSIG Inc. a Southfield, Mich., security company, have agreed to pay $663,813 in overtime back wages to 716 Detroit area security guards following investigations by the U.S.
Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict for EEOC in Sexual Harassment Case Against Custom Companies
EEOC, Dec 12, 2006
A federal court jury returned a $2.355 million verdict in favor of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and three saleswomen who experienced sexual harassment and retaliation while employed by The Custom Companies, a Northlake, Ill. trucking company.
$16.8 Million in Grants for Advanced Manufacturing Job Training
doleta.gov, Jan 03, 2007U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced the awarding of $16.8 million in grants to 11 organizations in 10 states to prepare workers for careers in advanced manufacturing. The eleven organizations were selected from among 186 applicants competing under the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative.
Justice Department Settles Employment Discrimination Lawsuit with Tallahassee Community College
Department of Justice, Nov 30, 2006
The Justice Department announced that it has reached an agreement with Tallahassee Community College (TCC) to resolve an employment discrimination complaint that was filed on Nov. 2, 2006. The complaint, filed in the U.S.
EEOC and Chase Reach $2.2 Million Settlement In Disability Discrimination Claim
EEOC, Dec 05, 2006
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Chase) today announced the $2.2 million settlement of a claim brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) against Bank One Corporation.
Michigan Security Guard Contractors Agree To Pay Back Wages To Workers
U.S. Department of Labor, Nov 06, 2006
DETROIT — Two sub-contractors of RSIG Inc. a Southfield, Mich., security company, have agreed to pay $663,813 in overtime back wages to 716 Detroit area security guards following investigations by the U.S. Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division.
Tyson Foods Agrees To Resolve Race Harassment And Retaliation Lawsuit
EEOC, Nov 13, 2006
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a major litigation settlement with Tyson Foods for $871,000 on behalf of black workers who alleged that they were racially harassed and retaliated against at a chicken processing plant in Ashland, Alabama. The three-year consent decree entered by U.S.
Evidence That Retail Giant Failed To Hire Four African Americans Due To Race
EEOC, Nov 20, 2006
CHICAGO – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago has reversed a lower federal court in Milwaukee and ruled that an U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) race discrimination suit against the giant retailer Target Corporation should go to trial.
Stillwater School District To Pay $1.12 Million For Age Discrimination
EEOC, Oct 23, 2006
MINNEAPOLIS – Independent School District No. 834 of Stillwater, Minnesota (Stillwater School District), will pay more than $1 million to former school district employees under a consent judgment resolving an age bias lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced.
In Ohio, Settlement Of Religious Discrimination Lawsuits
EEOC, Oct 30, 2006
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department and the U.S.
Ready For The Global Workforce Is 2006 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme
dol.gov, Oct 08, 2006
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao this week announced that "Americans with Disabilities: Ready for the Global Workforce" will be the official theme for October's National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is celebrated nationwide.
Tyson Foods Inc. Agrees To Pay $1.5 Million In Back Pay For Hiring Discrimination
dol.gov, Oct 15, 2006
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced today that Tyson Foods Inc., headquartered in Springdale, Ark., has entered into six consent decrees to settle findings of hiring discrimination. More than 2500 women and minorities will receive a total of $1.5 million in back pay.
EEOC Settles Ohio Religious Discrimination Lawsuits
Press Release, Sep 17, 2006
The Justice Department and the U.S.
USDOJ Sues Florida City That Discriminates Against Persons With Disabilities
usdoj.gov, Sep 24, 2006
The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against the City of Boca Raton, Fla., alleging that a city zoning ordinance discriminates against individuals with disabilities.
Governor Corzine Signs Executive Order Establishing Division Of Minority And Women Business Development
state.nj.us, Oct 01, 2006Governor Jon S. Corzine today signed an Executive Order establishing a Division of Minority and Women Business Development within the Office of Economic Growth. The order also directs all state entities to designate, in the next 30 days, a liaison to assist their entity in achieving the goals of the division.
Class Of Women To Receive $48.9 Million In EEOC-Verizon Pregnancy Bias Settlement
Press Release, Sep 04, 2006
New York, N.Y. – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced that, pursuant to a court-filed consent decree, telecommunications giant Verizon Communications, Inc.
Stillwater School District To Pay $1.12 Million For Age Bias Against Class Of Retired Employees
eeoc.gov, Sep 10, 2006Minneapolis– Independent School District No. 834 of Stillwater, Minnesota (Stillwater School District), will pay more than $1 million to former school district employees under a consent judgment resolving an age bias lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
New EEOC Publication Addresses Employment Rights Of People With Hearing Loss
Press Release, Aug 20, 2006WASHINGTON – Cari M. Dominguez, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), today announced the issuance of a new question-and-answer (Q&A) fact sheet on the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to job applicants and employees who are deaf or who have hearing impairments.
Correctional Officers to Receive First Backpay Checks
Press Release, Aug 27, 2006
On August 31 the Comptroller’s Office will be sending an advance payment of as much as $7,500 to the 23,000 correctional officers covered by the recent New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) arbitration agreement, Comptroller Alan G. Hevesi announced today.
ILO Annual Report Says Unemployment Continues To Grow
Press Release, Jul 30, 2006
GENEVA (ILO News) - The number of people unemployed worldwide climbed to new heights in 2005, as robust economic growth failed to offset an increase in people seeking work - especially among the vast and growing legion of jobless youth, the International Labour Office (ILO) said in its annual Global Employment Trends (Note 1) released today.
DOJ Announces Grants for Prevention of Immigration-Related Job Discrimination
Department Of Justice, Aug 06, 2006WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice today announced the award of nearly $725,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit groups serving communities throughout the country to conduct public education programs for workers and employers about immigration-related job discrimination.
UPS Sued For Discrimination Against Rastafarian
Press Release, Aug 13, 2006
NEWARK, N.J. - Global shipping giant United Parcel Service (UPS) committed religious discrimination at its Secaucus, N.J., facilities, by refusing to hire a Rastafarian as a driver helper because of his beard, which he wore for religious purposes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges in a lawsuit.
Employee Harassment And Sexual Discrimination At Work
eeoc.gov, May 30, 2006
National Education Association and Alaska affiliate to pay $750,000 for harassment of women
Female Former Employee in EEOC Case Said Male Boss was ‘a Ticking Time Bomb’
Grant Promotes Employment For People With Mental Illnesses
Press Release, Jul 23, 2006
New Castle - A four-year grant from the Johnson & Johnson-Dartmouth Community Mental Health Program, a national initiative to provide job search services to people with severe mental illness, has enabled the Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Substance Abuse to partner with the Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Vocational Rehabil
Following An On-The-Job Injury, Employment Discrimination California
dfeh.ca.gov, May 02, 2006
Elk Grove – The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) today announced that the 4th District Court of Appeal has upheld a $460,000 jury award to a former detective with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Florida Employment Discrimination
usdoj.gov, May 15, 2006
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Department of Justice today announced that it has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida regarding alleged violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Virginia Employment Laws
doli.virginia.gov, Mar 09, 2006
If an employee believes he has been terminated unfairly, does he have a legal right to challenge the termination? Virginia is an employment-at-will state; this means the employer may terminate any employee at any time, for any reason, or for no reason. As a general rule, therefore, the employee has no right to challenge the termination.
Massachusetts Employer Required To Pay Over $173,000 In Back Wages
dol.gov, Apr 02, 2006
The U.S. Department of Labor has found five Eastern Massachusetts employers of foreign, non-immigrant professional computer consultants in violation of pay and other provisions of three federal laws which allow U.S. employers to recruit alien workers for professional or technical jobs in this country.
Michigan Employee Discrimination Policy
michigan.gov, Apr 17, 2006
The Employee Discrimination Section (EDS) provides protection through investigations of complaints by workers who have been allegedly discriminated against for exercising rights under the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, Act 154 of Public Acts of 1974, as amended, commonly referred to as MIOSHA.
In South Carolina, How To File An Employment Discrimination Complaint
state.sc.us, Feb 08, 2006
If you feel that you have been discriminated against based on race, religion, age (40 and above), sex, national origin, or disability; if you feel you are being sexually harassed on your job; if you feel your employer is treating you unfairly because of your pregnancy, then you should file a claim.
Illinois Outlaws Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation
illinois.gov/PressReleases, Feb 22, 2006
CHICAGO – Governor Rod Blagojevich was joined by his wife Patti, lawmakers and human rights activists today as he signed Senate Bill 3186, landmark legislation that protects Illinoisans from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Employment Discrimination, EEOC Litigation Settlements
EEOC.Gov, Jan 09, 2006
EEOC v. Hamilton Sundstrand Corp.(D. Colo. May 19, 2005)
In Ohio, ADA Reasonable Accommodation To Employees
eeoc.gov, Jan 24, 2006
EEOC v. United Parcel Services
NJ Child Labor Laws
NJ.GOV, Dec 27, 2005
34:2-21.2. Minors under 16 not to be employed; exceptions; nonresidents
NY Contractor Arrested For Conducting A Kick Back Wage Scheme
NY.gov, Nov 17, 2005
For Immediate Release: November 16, 2005
Demanded that workers pay him $175,000 as a condition of continued employment
New York's Hours Of Labor Laws
state.ny.us/workplace, Nov 30, 2005
The laws governing hours of labor and required meal breaks are found in article five of the labor law. These laws are enforced by the Attorney General.
Help Navigating DOL Laws and Regulations
dol.gov, Oct 12, 2005
The U.S. Department of Labor is committed to providing its customers America’s employers, workers, job seekers, and retirees with clear and easy-to-access information on how to comply with federal employment laws.
The Southern District Of Texas Stretches From The Houston Area Southwest To The Mexican Border Reasonable Accommodation Employer
usdoj.gov, Sep 20, 2005
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, with approximately 145 Assistant United States Attorneys, is among the largest in the country. The office prosecutes federal crimes and represents the interests of the United States in civil cases.
William Baudler Appointed Regional Attorney In Labor Board's Oakland, Ca Regional Office
nlrb.gov, Sep 22, 2005
General Counsel Arthur F. Rosenfeld of the National Labor Relations Board today announced the appointment of William Baudler as Regional Attorney in the agency's Oakland, CA Regional Office (Region 32). A career NLRB attorney, Mr. Baudler had been serving as the Deputy Regional Attorney in the San Francisco, CA office (Region 20).
Employment Scams
ftc.gov, Sep 26, 2005
If you’re out of work these days, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, scam artists are out there, preying on consumers like you who are just trying to make an honest buck.
Chicago Area Employees, John Bava, With A Reasonable Accommodation After He Was Injured While Working For Sears
eeoc.gov, Sep 11, 2005
CHICAGO -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced here today that it has received a decision from Federal District Court in Chicago permitting its class case under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to proceed against Sears, Roebuck & Company.
Agriculture Provides Only 0.5 Percent Of All Employment In Orange County, However The Industry Gained 600 Jobs In 2002
ca.gov, Sep 14, 2005
Orange County is situated along 42 miles of southern California coast; Los Angeles County lies to the north, and San Diego County lies to the south. Riverside and San Bernardino counties border to the east. The county’s incorporated cities are mostly located in the northwest area, stretching south along the coast.
Litigation By The EEOC On Behalf Of Two Employees And A Class Of Current And Former Tanimura Antle Employees
eeoc.gov, Aug 22, 2005
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Tanimura & Antle, one of the largest lettuce growers/distributors in the United States, announced today that they reached a $1,855,000 voluntary settlement, approved by U.S. District Court Judge James Ware in San Jose, California.
Which Employers and Other Entities Are Covered by These Laws
eeoc.gov, Aug 30, 2005
Title VII and the ADA cover all private employers, state and local governments, and education institutions that employ 15 or more individuals. These laws also cover private and public employment agencies, labor organizations, and joint labor management committees controlling apprenticeship and training.
FCC Visits Los Angeles Job Training Centers Hollywood High School Calls For Increased Technical Training
fcc.gov, Sep 06, 2005
LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 7 - FCC Chairman William Kennard today challenged the telecommunications industry to help provide increased technical training and job placement to inner city and underserved communities "so that everyone can participate in the new information economy."Kennard made his remarks at the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center,
How Do People With Psychiatric Disabilities Fare As A Result Of Filing An ADA Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
mentalhealth.samhsa.gov, Aug 09, 2005
In most ADA employment discrimination lawsuits that ended in a judgment for the plaintiff (the person who filed the lawsuit) or the defendant (the employer named in the lawsuit), courts have ruled against plaintiffs with psychiatric disabilities.
Educational Agencies And Local Educational Agencies In Establishing Reading Programs
ed.gov, Aug 09, 2005
(1) To provide assistance to State educational agencies and local educational agencies in establishing reading programs for students in kindergarten through grade 3 that are based on scientifically based reading research, to ensure that every student can read at grade level or above not later than the end of grade 3.
Inside Business Hiring Illegals Instead Of Teens
yahaoo.com, Jul 17, 2005
The uncomfortable reality, as Andrew Sum sees it, is that there's a direct link between the steep national decline in teen employment rates and the growing practice of businesses hiring illegal immigrants and paying them off the books.
Different Federal Courts Have Reached Different Conclusions About Which Federal Employment Laws Protect State Employees
olrs.ohio.gov, Jul 31, 2005
If you believe the employer has discriminated against you because you have a disability, you have the right to fi le complaints with the federal and state agencies which enforce employment laws. Federal laws which prohibit employmentdiscrimination require you to fi le a complaint before you may fi le a lawsuit in court.
Laws Which Prohibit Employment Discrimination Allow Limited Time Periods To File Complaints And Lawsuits
olrs.ohio.gov, Jun 20, 2005
In general, the time periods begin when you become aware that the employer has discriminated against you. When the time periods end, you may lose your rights to file complaints and lawsuits against the employer, and you may lose your rights to remedies for the harm done to you.
Lawsuits Must Be Filed, Whether A Complaint With A Government Agency Before They May File A Lawsuit In Federal Court
olrs.ohio.gov, Jun 26, 2005
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigates complaints about violations of federal laws.
The Congress Hereby Finds And Declares That
Enter Source, Jul 11, 2005
(1) in the face of rising productivity and affluence, older workers find themselves disadvantaged in their efforts to retain employment, and especially to regain employment when displaced from jobs; (2) the setting of arbitrary age limits regardless of potential for job performance has become a common practice, and certain otherwise desirable
Persons Not in the Labor Force
bls.gov, Jun 05, 2005
There were 1.4 million persons who were marginally attached to the labor force in May, down slightlyfrom a year earlier. (Data are not seasonally adjusted.) These individuals wanted and were available towork and had looked for a job sometime in the prior 12 months.
In May, Total Employment At 141.5 Million, And The Civilian Labor Force
bls.gov, Jun 14, 2005
Nonfarm employment edged up by 78,000 in May following a much larger increase in April, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 5.1 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S.
A Special Minimum Wage License May Be Issued To An Employer To Permit The Employment Of Individual
dwd.state.wi.us, May 31, 2005
Such license will cover onlythose workers who are unable to earn the minimum wage, or who are student learners. The rate paid must becommensurate with the worker’s ability and productivity.
Wisconsin Minimum Wage Increases Effective June 1, 2005
dwd.state.wi.us, May 31, 2005
On June 1, 2005 Wisconsin’s minimum wage for adults increases from $5.15 per hour to $5.70 per hour. The new minor rate is $5.30 per hour. Wisconsin’s minimum wage rules also contain a number of specialized pay rates for persons employed in certain types of work.
The minimum wage rate for Wisconsin tipped employees does not change.
There Were 1.5 Million Persons Who Were Marginally Attached To The Labor Force In April
United States Dept. Labor, May 10, 2005
Employment rose in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.2 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S.
JWT Specialized Communications Recognized With Employment Management Association Creative Excellence Awards
eMediaWire press release, May 12, 2005
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 13, 2005 -- JWT Specialized Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, was honored with 27 Employment Management Association (EMA) Creative Excellence Awards at the group’s annual ceremony.
Pregnancy and Maternity Leave
eeoc gov, May 16, 2005
An employer may not single out pregnancy-related conditions for special procedures to determine an employee's ability to work.
Total Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increased By 110,000 In March, And The Unemployment Rate Declined To 5.2 Percent
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Apr 26, 2005
Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Several industries added jobs over the month, including construction, mining, health care, and wholesale trade.
EEOC Approves Proposal To Exempt Retiree Health Plans From Age Discrimination In Employment Act
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, May 01, 2005
WASHINGTON - During a public meeting today, the U.S.
Isolagen Secures US Commercial Manufacturing Site on Favorable Terms Commonwealth of PA Provides Tax Credits, Grants and Low-Interest Loans
medadnews, Apr 10, 2005
EXTON, Penn., April 11, 2005 Isolagen, Inc. announced today that it has leased an 86,500 square foot facility in Exton, PA to serve as its site for product development, manufacturing and commercialization of the Isolagen Process and Corporate Headquarters.
Adecco's Where-the-Jobs-Are Report Shows Increased Hiring in Central Indiana
BUSINESS WIRE, Apr 21, 2005
INDIANAPOLIS-April 22, 2005--In advance of the Indiana state unemployment report, Adecco the staffing industry's market leader in the U.S. and the world, today announced it is seeing increased demand for employees in central Indiana, especially in the manufacturing and distribution industries.
National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence Commences National Study to Determine Background Screening Best Practices Nationwide
, Mar 20, 2005
The National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence, a recognized leader in occupational violence prevention, today announced the release of a survey to over 3000 employers nationwide with the ultimate goal of identifying best practices in background screening in the US.
Half The World's Workers Some 1.4 Billion People Are Trapped In Grinding Poverty Unable To Earn Enough To Lift Themselves And Their Families Above The US$2 A Day Poverty Line
ilo.org, Mar 27, 2005
This figure could be reduced if policies zero in on improving labour productivity and creating jobs, says a new study by the International Labour Office (ILO).
Sex offender finds peace after release
preleases, Mar 03, 2005
Cary Verse hands a velvet-covered sign-in book to each visitor who enters his home. The notes they write become warm memories, said Verse, a four-time convicted sex offender.
How Are Heart Murmurs Diagnosed
nhlbi.nih.gov, Mar 06, 2005
Doctors use a stethoscope (STETH-uh-skope) to listen to heart sounds and hear murmurs. They often notice innocent heart murmurs during routine checkups or physical exams.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of the United States received 29,000 complaints in 2003 of racial bias in the workplace
gnn.tv, Mar 10, 2005
Statistics provided by the United States Department of Labor also suggest that by November 2004, the unemployment rate for black and white people is 10.8 percent and 4.7 percent respectively In New York City, one of every two black men between 16 and 64 was not working by 2003 (see Nearly Half of Black Men Found Jobless, published by The New York Times on Feb.
With 75 Percent Of All Employees Looking For New Employment Opportunities
biz yahoo, Feb 28, 2005
Multimedia News Release - Watch the World Famous '69 Dodge Charger 'Fly' on 'THE DUKES OF HAZZARD' on CMT and Earn $100,000
New Employment Law Act In Oregon
OR Gov Article, Feb 10, 2005
The Oregon Family Leave Act, the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, injured workers laws, the Oregon Disability law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act have fundamentally altered how employers administer company leave programs. These laws are complex and often interrelated.
Schedules Will Reduce Most Oregon Employer Payroll Taxes
OR Gov Article, Feb 22, 2005
eginning in January, 2005 – most Oregon employers will see a reduction in the payroll taxes which support the unemployment insurance (UI) program. Oregon’s system of payroll taxes adjusts each year according to a formula set by law. The formula indicates which of eight schedules are used in determining payroll taxes.
New Legislation Protects Employees Participating In Union Activities
house, Nov 01, 2004
Protects against worker harassment, intimidation, or retribution for engaging in union activitiesWASHINGTON -- In an effort to protect hundreds of thousands of employees who have faced harassment, intimidation, or retribution for engaging in union organizing activities, House Democrats today introduced the Employee Right to Choose Act.
Supreme Court Justice Myra C. Selby to Step Down from Bench
State of IN, Nov 01, 2004
Myra C. Selby, Indiana's 103rd Supreme Court Justice and the first African-American and the first woman to serve on Indiana's highest court, will step down from the bench later this year, Indiana Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard announced today.
EEOC RESOLVES LAWSUITS FOR $1.25 MILLION AGAINST GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
EEOC Press Release, Jan 17, 2005NEWARK, N.J. - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today resolved its consolidated lawsuits against General Motors Corporation (GM) alleging violations of Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act at the company's Linden, N.J., facility.
Charlestown, R.I., Employer Ordered to Pay Nearly $40,000 in Back Wages and Penalties in Resolution of U.S. Labor Department Lawsuit.
MA Gov Press Release, Jan 25, 2005
BOSTON, MASS -- The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that a Charlestown, R.I., employer has agreed to pay 21 employees $32,500 in overtime back wages and to pay the Labor Department $7,000 in penalties for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Levin Protests Republican Refusal to Act on Unemployment
house, Nov 01, 2004National Employment Law Project finds average unemployed worker has applied for 29 jobs(Washington, D.C.) – Rep. Sander Levin spoke in opposition to the Workforce Reinvestment & Education Act and highlighted Republican refusal to address the issue of the long-term unemployed.
"This is the wrong bill at the wrong time," said Rep. Sander Levin.
Chairman Battista Appoints Harold Datz As His Chief Counsel And Kathleen Nixon As Deputy Chief Counsel
NLRB, Nov 01, 2004
National Labor Relations Board Chairman Robert J. Battista has selected career attorneys Harold J. Datz and Kathleen Nixon as his Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel, respectively. They supervise the Chairman's professional staff.
Sweeney Leads Passage Of Pro-Labor Homeland Security Amendment
house, Nov 01, 2004
WASHINGTON- Representative John E. Sweeney (R-Clifton Park) shepherded through the House of Representatives a key amendment to the Homeland Security bill that broadened worker protections for employees of the new Department of Homeland Security.
Pakistani-American Workers to Share $1.11 Million in Harassment Settlement with Stockton Steel Muslim Employees Ridiculed While Engaging In Prayer Obligations, EEOC Suit Says
EEOC, Nov 01, 2004
San Francisco - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced the $1.11 million settlement of an employment discrimination lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against Stockton Steel, a subsidiary of Herrick Corporation.
Chief Justice For Administration And Management Appoints Honorable Lynda M. Connolly As New Chief Justice Of The District Court Department
State of MA, Nov 01, 2004Boston, MA — Chief Justice for Administration and Management Robert A. Mulligan today announced the appointment of Honorable Lynda M. Connolly, First Justice of the Dedham District Court, as the new Chief Justice of the District Court Department of the Trial Court. Judge Connolly’s appointment is for a five-year term, pursuant to G.L.c.
Ralph F. Boyd, Jr. To Depart; R. Alexander Acosta Nominated As Assistant Attorney General
usDOJ, Nov 01, 2004
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft today announced that President George W. Bush has nominated R. Alexander Acosta to be the new Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, following the departure of Ralph F. Boyd, Jr. next month. Mr.
Rep. Levin: Republicans Still Refuse To Assist Those Unemployed The Longest
house, Nov 01, 2004Washington, D.C. - Today House Republicans are reversing course and have scheduled a vote on legislation to continue the Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Program (TEUC), which provides 13 weeks of federal unemployment benefits to people who have been out of work for six months and run out of state benefits.
U.S. Office Of Special Counsel Announces Senate Confirmation Of Scott J. Bloch To Head Agency
OSC, Nov 01, 2004
Today, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) announces that on December 9, 2003, by voice vote, the Senate confirmed President George W. Bush’s nomination of Scott J. Bloch to the position of Special Counsel of OSC. Mr. Bloch will join OSC on January 5, 2004, for a five-year term.
Statement By Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell Regarding Challengers
State of OH, Nov 01, 2004COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell today issued the following statement regarding challengers at Ohio’s polling places.
U of S Graduate Survey Shows Strong Employment
Enter Source, Nov 30, -0001
The average salary for a University of Scranton student graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2004 was $35,369. The results were revealed in a post-graduation survey released this week by the university.
Injured workers underpaid?
The Sacramento Bee, Oct 14, 2004A state-sponsored study says insurance payments fell shy by $40 million per year.
January 19, 2004
By Andy Furillo -- Bee Staff Writer