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politics7 days ago•194 min saved

Trans Rights on the Court: A cautious shift since 2020

Since the 2020 ruling extending Title VII protections to transgender workers, the Supreme Court’s trajectory has tilted toward restricting transgender rights in several areas: upholding state bans on transgender women competing in women’s sports, allowing restrictions on gender‑affirming care for transgender youth and on transgender military service, and signaling that the reach of Bostock may not extend beyond employment. The court’s composition has shifted with Barrett’s appointment, public opinion has grown more divided, and momentum appears to be moving toward more restrictions despite ongoing challenges by advocates and continued litigation in related areas.

via CNN|

#bostock-v-clayton-county #politics #sports-bans

politics23 days ago•3 min saved

DOJ launches civil rights inquiry into MLB amid Giants Pride Night hat controversy

The Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into Major League Baseball following the Giants’ Pride Night hat incident, referring MLB to the EEOC for potential Title VII violations and arguing the case highlights a perceived double standard compared with past support for social-justice messages.

via NBC Bay Area|

#doj #harmeet-dhillon #mlb

politics26 days ago•8 min saved

EEOC Move to End Race-Conscious Hiring Could Expand White Men's Discrimination Suits

Trump-appointed EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas proposed rescinding the 1972 'Affirmative Action Appropriate Under Title VII' rule, which narrows when race can be used to address past discrimination. The change would make it easier for white men to sue over workplace bias and reflects Lucas's broader effort to portray DEI as illegal race-based discrimination, drawing criticism from former commissioners and activists who say it undermines protections for people of color and women; the move comes as the EEOC has shifted enforcement priorities away from its previous DEI-friendly plan.

via The Intercept|

#affirmative-action #dei #discrimination

education1 month ago•6 min saved

Columbia Jewish Faculty Allege Hostile Campus Climate Over Gaza Protests

Several Jewish Columbia University faculty filed EEOC claims alleging a hostile climate for Jews amid Gaza protests, arguing harassment stemmed from pro‑Palestinian advocacy and that the university suppressed dissent while casting Jews as tied to Israel; the filings come as part of a window closing on a Trump-era settlement that included a $21 million fund for Jewish employees, and describe doxxing, threats, and disciplinary actions linked to advocacy.

via The Guardian|

#antisemitism #columbia-university #education

business2 months ago•2 min saved

EEOC Sues NYT Over Alleged Promotion Bias Against White Employee

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York accusing The New York Times of discriminating against a well-qualified white male employee by denying him a promotion, citing the Times’ DEI policies and a 2021 Call to Action. The Times denies the allegations, saying promotions are merit-based, and will defend itself. This case adds to a string of litigation involving the Times and the Trump administration in recent years.

via Axios|

#business #dei #discrimination

business4 months ago•2 min saved

EEOC Sues Coca‑Cola Bottler Over Women‑Only Employee Event

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast alleging that a two‑day, women‑only employer‑sponsored networking trip in Connecticut violated Title VII by excluding male employees; attendees were paid as usual and not required to take time off, prompting concerns about DEI policies at work.

via Axios|

#business #coca-cola-beverages-northeast #discrimination

business5 months ago•454 min saved

EEOC expands Nike discrimination inquiry to White employees

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is probing Nike for alleged discrimination against White employees, citing Nike’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion targets. The agency’s subpoena seeks information back to 2018 on race-based workforce quotas, layoffs and promotions allegedly influenced by race, and 16 mentoring programs that were race-restricted. Nike says it’s cooperating and called the action a surprising escalation. EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas says the agency is renewing its focus on evenhanded enforcement of Title VII, reflecting a broader shift in enforcement priorities under the current administration’s stance on DEI initiatives.

via CNN|

#business #dei #discrimination

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Rulings Highlight Shifts in Discrimination and Rights Cases

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that it is easier to bring lawsuits for reverse discrimination, siding with an Ohio woman who claimed she was passed over for a job and demoted because she is heterosexual, emphasizing that federal civil rights law does not distinguish between majority and minority groups.

via PBS|

#civil-rights-law #politics #reverse-discrimination

law1 year ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Reinstates Straight Woman's Reverse Discrimination Lawsuit

The Supreme Court has revived a woman's reverse discrimination claim, ruling that individuals from majority groups can bring discrimination cases under Title VII without higher standards, potentially easing the path for such claims in the future.

via NBC News|

#employment-discrimination #law #majority-group

judiciary2 years ago•4 min saved

"Supreme Court's Impact on Civil Rights and HR: A Tactical Overview"

In the Muldrow v. St. Louis case, the Supreme Court delivered a significant victory for civil rights by unanimously siding with Jatonya Muldrow, a police officer who argued she was discriminated against on the basis of sex when she was transferred to a less active job. Justice Elena Kagan wrote a strong opinion, maintaining the harm requirement for Title VII claims, which prevented the case from being used to attack diversity initiatives and DEI training. The decision narrowly avoided the risk of being used to combat workplace diversity and secured a meaningful victory for the left, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh being the only dissenting voice.

via Slate|

#brett-kavanaugh #civil-rights #elena-kagan

legal-employment-discrimination2 years ago•3 min saved

"Supreme Court Expands Workplace Discrimination Protections"

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a female police sergeant in St. Louis, making it easier for workers to pursue employment discrimination claims over job transfers. The decision clarifies that employees only need to show some harm from a forced transfer, rather than a "significant disadvantage," to prevail in court. This ruling is expected to lower the bar for employees to proceed with discrimination claims and could lead to an increase in reverse discrimination claims against workplace diversity programs. The case has been sent back to the lower courts for additional proceedings that account for the high court's ruling.

via The Washington Post|

#employment-law #gender-discrimination #legal-employment-discrimination

law-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Supreme Court Rulings Expand Workplace Discrimination Protections"

The US Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of St Louis police officer Jatonya Muldrow, directing a lower court to reconsider her workplace sex discrimination lawsuit. The case tests the scope of federal workplace protections and whether discrimination must cause tangible harm. Muldrow claimed she was transferred to an undesirable job because of her sex, while the city of St Louis argued routine transfers. The Biden administration supported Muldrow, urging a broad application of Title VII, which bars discrimination based on sex.

via The Guardian|

#jatonya-muldrow #law-and-justice #st-louis-police

legal-employment-discrimination2 years ago•1 min saved

"Supreme Court Rulings Expand Workplace Discrimination Lawsuits"

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of making it easier for employees to sue employers for discrimination when they are involuntarily transferred. The decision, written by Justice Elena Kagan, supported a St. Louis police sergeant's claim of gender discrimination after being forced to transfer out of an intelligence division. The ruling clarified that an employee need not show a "materially significant" disadvantage to sue for discrimination, and the case will continue in a lower federal court. Conservative Justices Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh agreed with the outcome but questioned the court's rationale, with Alito describing the opinion as "unhelpful."

via CNN|

#discrimination #gender-discrimination #job-transfer

legal-employment2 years ago•2 min saved

"Supreme Court Eases Path for Workplace Discrimination Lawsuits"

The Supreme Court ruled that workers who are transferred against their will can pursue job discrimination claims under federal civil rights law, even if they are not demoted or have their pay docked. The decision revives a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by a St. Louis police sergeant who was forcibly transferred but retained her rank and pay. The ruling makes it clear that employers cannot make job decisions based on race and gender, and the case now returns to lower courts for further proceedings.

via ABC News|

#civil-rights-act #forced-transfers #job-discrimination

legal-politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"DOJ Secures Settlement with NY Executive Chamber Over Cuomo Harassment Claims"

The Justice Department has reached a settlement agreement with the State of New York Executive Chamber to address claims of sexual harassment and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The agreement acknowledges reforms already implemented by Governor Kathy Hochul and outlines additional measures to prevent such misconduct in the future, including expanding the Human Resources Department, creating new reporting and investigation procedures, implementing anti-retaliation programs, and assessing the effectiveness of these reforms. The department's investigation found that the Executive Chamber under former Governor Andrew Cuomo subjected female employees to a sexually hostile work environment, tolerated the behavior, and retaliated against those who spoke out. This settlement is part of the Justice Department's initiative to combat sexual harassment in government workplaces.

via Department of Justice|

#civil-rights-act #justice-department #legal-politics