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Legal Battle Over Work Injury: Credibility and Evidence in Focus
August 12, 2024
Legal Battle Over Work Injury: Credibility and Evidence in Focus

Robert Nelson, a dedicated employee of Dependable Auto Sales, found his life changing dramatically after a back injury in March 2018. While attempting to lift a garage door, Nelson experienced acute pain, leading him down a complicated path of workers’

How Does the CROWN Act Address Workplace Hair Discrimination?
August 12, 2024
How Does the CROWN Act Address Workplace Hair Discrimination?

In recent years, the fight against workplace discrimination has taken a significant turn with the introduction of the CROWN Act, intended to eliminate biases based on natural hair and protective hairstyles. This landmark legislation has gained momentum across various states,

IHOP Franchisee Settles $40K Case Over Religious Discrimination Claims
August 12, 2024
IHOP Franchisee Settles $40K Case Over Religious Discrimination Claims

In a significant legal development underscoring the importance of religious accommodations in the workplace, Suncakes NC, LLC, and Suncakes, LLC, operating under the IHOP brand, have agreed to a $40,000 settlement to resolve allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation. These

Leggett & Platt Pays $400K in Hiring Bias Settlement with OFCCP
August 6, 2024
Leggett & Platt Pays $400K in Hiring Bias Settlement with OFCCP

Leggett & Platt, Inc., a prominent federal contractor, recently faced significant scrutiny after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) uncovered discriminatory hiring practices at one of its production facilities. The investigation, which spanned from

Federal Judge Allows Ex-Starbucks Manager to Revise Discrimination Suit
August 6, 2024
Federal Judge Allows Ex-Starbucks Manager to Revise Discrimination Suit

In a notable development, a federal judge has granted a former Starbucks store manager the opportunity to amend her discrimination lawsuit. This ruling has emerged amid the plaintiff’s allegations of wrongful termination based on unfounded accusations of racism, casting light

OSHA Penalizes KW Framing Inc. for Repeated Fall Protection Violations
August 6, 2024
OSHA Penalizes KW Framing Inc. for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

KW Framing Inc., a Chicago-area framing contractor, has come under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cracked down on the company due to repeated safety violations, particularly concerning fall protection. The

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Legal Battle Over Work Injury: Credibility and Evidence in Focus
August 12, 2024
Legal Battle Over Work Injury: Credibility and Evidence in Focus

Robert Nelson, a dedicated employee of Dependable Auto Sales, found his life changing dramatically after a back injury in March 2018. While attempting to lift a garage door, Nelson experienced acute pain, leading him down a complicated path of workers’

How Does the CROWN Act Address Workplace Hair Discrimination?
August 12, 2024
How Does the CROWN Act Address Workplace Hair Discrimination?

In recent years, the fight against workplace discrimination has taken a significant turn with the introduction of the CROWN Act, intended to eliminate biases based on natural hair and protective hairstyles. This landmark legislation has gained momentum across various states,

IHOP Franchisee Settles $40K Case Over Religious Discrimination Claims
August 12, 2024
IHOP Franchisee Settles $40K Case Over Religious Discrimination Claims

In a significant legal development underscoring the importance of religious accommodations in the workplace, Suncakes NC, LLC, and Suncakes, LLC, operating under the IHOP brand, have agreed to a $40,000 settlement to resolve allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation. These

Leggett & Platt Pays $400K in Hiring Bias Settlement with OFCCP
August 6, 2024
Leggett & Platt Pays $400K in Hiring Bias Settlement with OFCCP

Leggett & Platt, Inc., a prominent federal contractor, recently faced significant scrutiny after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) uncovered discriminatory hiring practices at one of its production facilities. The investigation, which spanned from

Federal Judge Allows Ex-Starbucks Manager to Revise Discrimination Suit
August 6, 2024
Federal Judge Allows Ex-Starbucks Manager to Revise Discrimination Suit

In a notable development, a federal judge has granted a former Starbucks store manager the opportunity to amend her discrimination lawsuit. This ruling has emerged amid the plaintiff’s allegations of wrongful termination based on unfounded accusations of racism, casting light

OSHA Penalizes KW Framing Inc. for Repeated Fall Protection Violations
August 6, 2024
OSHA Penalizes KW Framing Inc. for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

KW Framing Inc., a Chicago-area framing contractor, has come under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cracked down on the company due to repeated safety violations, particularly concerning fall protection. The

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