5th Circuit Revives Unequal Pay Claims
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived the unequal pay claims of a female food and beverage director at Omni Hotels based on the higher salaries of her male predecessors.
House Committee Advances Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Employers would have to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers and employees with pregnancy-related conditions under a bill that was recently advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee.
California Truck Driver’s Same-Sex Harassment Claim Fails
A truck driver who alleged that his supervisors sexually harassed him could not go forward with his claim of a hostile work environment where the evidence showed that—while the supervisors may have treated men and women differently—the disparate treatment did not result in terms and conditions of work that were more adverse to men than women.
Teller Fired After Refusing, Then Performing, Request Loses Lawsuit
A 47-year-old bank teller who refused to submit a written time-off request, then relented and filed the request, could not show age discrimination when fired for insubordination, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled.
Arizona Civil Rights Act Amended to Protect Pregnant Workers
Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law HB 2045, which expands protections for pregnant workers under Arizona law. Here’s what employers need to know.
Court Dismisses Age Discrimination Claim by Worker with Performance Issues
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of age discrimination and retaliation claims brought by a long-time bank employee.