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EEOC Greenlights Lawsuit Filed by Straight White Woman Alleging Discrimination
A straight white female plaintiff has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against King & Spalding LLP alleging discrimination after getting the approval of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claiming that she incurred “significant damages” when she was dissuaded from applying to a summer associate program open only to “diverse” applicants. According to… Read More »
Virginia Police Officer Sues City After Being Demoted for Standing Up for Employee Who Claimed She was Discriminated Against
A Black Virginia Beach police officer claims he was investigated and demoted after he tried to assist another Black recruit who believed she was being discriminated against. He has since filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against the City of Virginia Beach. According to the plaintiff, he has been a member of the Virginia Beach… Read More »
Florida Attorney General Calls for Racial Discrimination Investigation Over Starbucks Inclusion and Diversity Policies
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a complaint this past week calling for an investigation into Starbucks’ hiring process. Moody has accused the coffee giant of racial discrimination and illegal hiring practices. Moody has called for the Florida Commission on Human Relations to investigate the company over their inclusion and diversity policies. She claims… Read More »
Florida Walmart Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit with EEOC
When an employee complains that another employee has made unwanted sexual comments, the employer must act quickly to remedy the situation. Federal law requires the employer to act on behalf of the employee who is making the complaint and take some action to remedy the situation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of… Read More »
US SCOTUS Upholds Decision That Lateral Transfer is an Adverse Employment Action Under Title VII
Generally speaking, an employee filing a discrimination lawsuit must be able to establish that they suffered an adverse employment action in order to file a lawsuit against their employer. Traditionally, adverse employment actions have included demotions and firings. However, one case, Muldrow v. The City of St. Louis, involved an employee who was transferred… Read More »
Department of Labor’s New Overtime Rules Benefits Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor recently restored and extended overtime rules for lower-paid and salaried workers. It has traditionally been a foregone conclusion that workers who work more than 40 hours a week are paid time and a half by their employers. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a worker who works more… Read More »
The Eleventh Circuit Issues Precedent Limiting FMLA Protection: Tristan Tanner v. Stryker
In June 2024, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a controversial decision in the Tanner v. Stryker case, which could have far-reaching implications for employees across the nation. The case presents a troubling precedent, narrowly reading the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in such a way that will force some employees to… Read More »
Florin Gray Advocates in Landmark Ongoing FMLA Appeal for Stryker Employee
**Case Background** Florin Gray recently argued at the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of Tristan Tanner in a significant ongoing appeal concerning the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights of prospective parents. This pivotal case not only underscores the firm’s dedication to protecting employee rights but also has the potential to… Read More »
EEOC Wins Suit Against Security Company for Failing to Accommodate Muslim Employee
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently settled a lawsuit against Blackwell Security Services for failing to make a reasonable religious accommodation for a Muslim employee and forcing him to choose between his religion and his livelihood. According to the lawsuit, the employee worked as a concierge in Chicago, IL. The company hired him on… Read More »
Florida Appeals Court Split on Whether an Employee Must State Violations of the FCRA in Discrimination Suit
Two Florida appellate courts have split on a decision regarding pleadings in discrimination cases brought at the state level. This could tee up the matter for the Florida Supreme Court to decide whether or not an employee must make specific pleadings in their discrimination lawsuit. As it stands, the Second District Court of Appeals… Read More »