Is opposition to the DREAM act discriminatory? The DREAM act would allow youths who were brought to this country illegally by their parents to obtain citizenship. These young citizens would acquire US citizenship if they attend college or join the military. Some folks oppose the DREAM Act because it would supposedly reward illegal activities or
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African American Associate Sues Akin Gump
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“Americans with Disabilities Act” “Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld” “Title VII” “African-American”…
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DOJ Files Suit Regarding Teacher Denied Leave for the Hajj
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The Department of Justice has filed suit against a school district in Illinois, near Chicago, because the school refused to allow a Moslem teacher time off to go on the Hajj. The Hajj is a requirement for Moslems who are financially and physically able. They make a trip to Mecca and pray. It is said…
EEOC Would Not See Retaliation If It Was in Front of Its Face
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An employee went to the EEOC. She was being sexually harassed in a pretty blatant manner by the owner of a small company somewhere in the USA. She meets with an investigator who tells her that she has no case, because she has no evidence. EEOC investigators should not give legal advice, but it happens…
Managers Who Violate Civil Rights Often Violate Other Rules
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A colleague tells me about a woman who works at a small manufacturing facility in the Houston area. The facility employs many Hispanic workers who speak poor English with a heavy accent. The front office folks are Caucasian. The workers on the floor are mostly Hispanic with a few recent immigrants from Mexico.
The…
An Employer Need not Explain the Reasons for Adverse Personnel Actions
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Many discrimination cases are focused on whether the employer’s supposed reasons for termination are sincere. Few employers explain that they have fired so-and-so because of the employee’s race, color or whatever. So, very often, cases are all about whether the employer’s articulated reasons for a firing or demotion are sincere. And, caselaw or precedent holds…
Secretary Sues Law Firm for ADA & FMLA Violations
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A Detroit law firm requires secretaries to wear heels. Until just a few years ago, they used teacups and saucers for coffee. This is a traditional law firm. One woman injured herself wearing heels. Her heel caught on the carpet. She hurt her back. She had to take medical four times as part of her…
Officer Settles Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
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The City of San Antonio settled a case filed by Capt. Rosemary Flammia alleging sex discrimination. See San Antonio Express News report. I mentioned this case last week. See prior post. Capt. Flammia, a female officer, sued the City when she was demoted in 2007 from the post of Deputy Chief of Police.
City Close to Settlement with Female Officer
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Rosemary Flammia rose to Deputy Police Chief. Then, a new Police Chief, William McManus, arrived and he demoted her down to Captain in 2007. Capt. Flammia was the highest ranked female, I am sure, in San Antonio history. She was also passed over for two promotions to Assistant Police Chief. Why was she demoted? According…
Three Teachers Fired After Complaining to KENS 5
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In a recent lawsuit, three former teachers claim their First Amendment rights were violated after they told a KENS 5 reporter that their principal kept some sex toys in her office. See San Antonio Express News report. The three teachers formerly taught at Gabriel Tafollla charter school in Uvalde. They had complained to a…