On July 26, 2017, the Department of Justice filed an Amicus Brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit taking the position that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not ban employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. The...
Month: July 2017
Providing proper training for supervisors
Establishing an effective workplace and strong culture starts at the top for any company. When managers and supervisors model correct behavior, it sets the tone for others to follow. As a result, companies can realize tangible benefits by properly training their...
Colonial Williamsburg Sued for Failure to Accommodate Boy with Gluten Allergy
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has been sued for failing to accommodate a boy during a school field trip. The Complaint claims that the boy's rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act were violated, when a restaurant operated by the foundation, excluded...
Umpire Sues MLB for Race Discrimination
As Major League Baseball (MLB) approaches the half-way point of the season, the league must deal with a newly filed lawsuit alleging discrimination. On Monday, a veteran umpire filed a lawsuit against the MLB claiming it failed to promote him in a broader pattern of...