President Biden’s nominee to run the Labor Department, Julie Su, is facing an uphill climb toward confirmation as lawmakers prepare for a bruising battle in the coming weeks once the Senate returns from recess.
Archives for April 4, 2023
EEOC Sues on Behalf of Employee Who Sought Telework Due to COVID-19 Risk
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently sued an employer that allegedly unlawfully denied remote work to someone at a heightened risk of severe complications if she were to contract COVID-19.
Massachusetts agrees to $40 million settlement in sergeant exam discrimination case
MA police exam to attain the rank of sergeant allegedly discriminated against Black, Hispanic candidates
Tesla ordered to pay $3.2 million to Black ex-worker in US race bias case
A federal jury in San Francisco on Monday ordered Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) to pay about $3.2 million to a Black former employee after he won a racial harassment lawsuit against the electric-vehicle maker, far less than the $15 million he rejected last year in opting for a new trial.
How To Combat Unconscious Bias At Work
With more companies embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, it’s no surprise that unconscious bias has come to the forefront.