Walmart discriminated against a job applicant by assuming her disability would prevent her from working, according to a lawsuit filed by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission. The complaint against Wal-mart Stores Texas, LLC says that the female applicant is a...
Month: September 2018
Spotify sued for gender discrimination
A female executive at Spotify is suing the music streaming company for discriminating against employees of the opposite gender. Hong Perez’s accusations include systematic discrimination against female employees and sexual harassment. The sales executive also...
Coca-Cola pays $2.25 million to settle ADA lawsuit
Coca-Cola bottles beverages that are popular with Houston residents. It employs thousands of people across the country, and it has faced persistent problems with discrimination against workers with disabilities. The company settled with the U.S. Equal Employment...
Employee benefit plans and disability: 3 things to know
You’re a high-powered professional who is used to handling all sorts of sophisticated tasks with focus, efficiency and purpose. But if your employer doesn’t fulfill its commitments regarding benefits that are supposed to go with your job, it can really put...
New workplace study puts sex harassment at top of list
Increased awareness and social movements have shed light on workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation. It's true that younger generations, such as the Millennial generation, are more likely to report harassment. Employers are taking proactive steps to...