Alden’s brother Dave writes: “THANKS FOR ALL THE KIND WORDS regarding Alden throwing out the 1st ball at the MN Twins game Tues., July 28th! He’s beside himself with joy. Here is an extended behind the scenes interview and video journey of the day. GOD BLESS SPECIAL...
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Month: July 2015
The ADA turns 25
As ADA Turns 25, More People with Disabilities are Working, says Kessler Foundation By Published: July 26, 2015 10:45 a.m. ET WEST ORANGE, NJ, Jul 26, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) — Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)....
NYTimes Article: U.S. Agency Rules for Gays in Workplace Discrimination
By NOAM SCHEIBER, JULY 17, 2015, NY Times The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has ruled that workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is illegal under federal law, setting the stage for litigation aimed at striking down such...
Wal-Mart sued for failing to provide health insurance to same-sex partners
By Eric Larson, Bloomberg News, June 14, 2015 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. was accused of discriminating against gay employees in a lawsuit that pits the biggest U.S. retailer against rights activists just weeks after same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide. In a proposed...
$1.5 Million Sexual Harassment Verdict Affirmed by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
This post is from The National Trial Lawyers. Posted May 19, 2015 by Starkeisha Tucker: The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a $1.5 million verdict against a high-tech company for a manager’s sexual harassment and retaliation against three female employees. The...
EEOC Issues Updated Pregnancy Discrimination Guidance
EEOC Press Release, June 25, 2015 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued an update of its Enforcement Guidance on Pregnancy Discrimination and Related Issues (Guidance), along with a question and answer document and a fact sheet for small...