Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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When are you black enough to sue for racial discrimination?
Tuesday, May 16, 2017After a police officer found out he was 18% black from a DNA test, his co-workers started harassing him, but the city says he isn't black enough to sue. -
Court rules Civil Rights Act doesn’t protect against anti-gay discrimination
Saturday, March 11, 2017An increasing number of trial and appeals courts have found that existing law bars anti-LGBTQ discrimination, but no federal appellate court has so far supported this interpretation. -
Trans woman’s legal battle in limbo after changes in Washington
Friday, February 17, 2017The attorney representing Aimee Stephens said she "is reasonably concerned that the EEOC may no longer adequately represent her interests going forward." -
Police officer who refused to ‘tone down’ his ‘gayness’ sues
Friday, February 17, 2017The police officer was told he "should tone down [his] gayness" if he wanted to ever get promoted. -
EEOC settles landmark sexual orientation discrimination lawsuit
Wednesday, June 29, 2016The lawsuit was settled for more than $200,000. -
EEOC files discrimination lawsuit on behalf of transgender employee
Saturday, June 6, 2015The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the suit Friday against Shoreview-based Deluxe Financial Services Corp. -
EEOC ruling: Walmart discriminated against lesbian employee
Wednesday, February 18, 2015A federal agency says Walmart discriminated against a lesbian employee who sought health coverage for her ailing wife and has ordered "a just resolution" for violating her civil rights. -
Former Ford worker says he was fired for his anti-gay religious beliefs
Thursday, January 29, 2015A former contractor at Ford Motor Company says he was fired for expressing his religious beliefs when he criticized the automotive company for supporting its LGBT workers. -
EEOC suing two companies, alleging transgender workers illegally fired
Thursday, September 25, 2014DETROIT -- The federal government is accusing a Michigan funeral home and a Florida eye clinic of illegally firing transgender employees. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed lawsuits Thursday against Harris Funeral Homes of Garden City,… -
Labor Department extends employment protections to transgender workers
Tuesday, August 19, 2014WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday issued guidance clarifying that sex discrimination includes gender identity and transgender status of individuals who work for federal contractors and subcontractors. The news follows a June announcement…
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