Employees of the teen clothing store Abercrombie and Fitch and its associated brands are speaking out against the company, saying that the dress code for retail workers is too strict and that it discriminates against workers who wish to wear religious clothing. The...
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Month: September 2013
Bank settles gender discrimination suit for $39 million
The country's largest bank has agreed to a substantial settlement in a class action gender discrimination lawsuit. The settlement will distribute $39 million to women who worked for Merrill Lynch or Bank of America during a specific period of time. The settlement may...
Maryland paramedic says homophobia put him at risk
A former Berlin Fire Department employee says that his coworkers discriminated against him at work, even to the point of refusing to help him in an emergency situation on the job, because of a perception that he is homosexual. The harassment and discrimination came to...
Labor Department extends FMLA benefits to same-sex couples
As a part of the ongoing efforts to fully implement the recent Supreme Court decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), the Labor Department has recently announced updates to their policies. Among these updates includes a change in the way that the...