Lowe’s, the well-known home improvement retailer, is up against a lawsuit from Michael Jones, a former African American executive who claims that he was fired on racist grounds. Higher-ups at the retail conglomerate reject the complaint outright calling it “unfounded and irresponsible.” Jones hopes to win $12.5 million in damages, including severance, lost earnings and […]
Circuit Court Rules That Age Discrimination Does Apply to Failed Job Applicants
On Wednesday, the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in an 8-3 vote that disparate impact as defined under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act does not apply to failed job applicants. Case Background Richard Villarreal applied for a position as a territory manager for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in November, 2007. Villarreal later […]
Fox News Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
On Tuesday, 21st Century Fox settled the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson against ex-Fox News CEO Roger Ailes. 21st Century Fox compensated Carlson $20 million and published a formal apology stating, “[Carlson] developed a loyal audience and was a daily source of information for many Americans. We are proud […]