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Disability Discrimination: I Can See Clearly Now, My Job Is Gone

HR Daily Advisor

In 2007, “Demetri” began working at MITRE’s New Jersey location as a midlevel simulation and modeling engineer supporting the U.S. From 2007 to 2010, Demetri received generally favorable reviews. Background. In 2010, he transferred to a position supporting the U.S. Court’s Decision.

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What Makes a Strong Retaliation Case?

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A strong retaliation case must show 3 things: An employee faced discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Texas, May 19, 2021), Jennifer Harris won $366 million in a racial discrimination and retaliation lawsuit again FedEx. Managers must have a documented discussion regarding performance before this letter is sent.

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Dispute Over Job Requirements Defeats Summary Judgment on Disability Discrimination Claim

HR Daily Advisor

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently permitted a disabled nurse to proceed to trial on her claim that the termination of her employment constituted disability discrimination. Beginning in 2007, Arianna suffered a series of work-related injuries. In March 2007, she injured her left shoulder while repositioning a patient in bed.

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Was Inconsistent Treatment of Asian USPS Worker Discrimination?

HR Daily Advisor

The steady increase in retaliation claims is likely due to a number of factors, including the fact that an employee doesn’t have to prove that she was discriminated against or harassed to proceed, and potentially succeed, on a retaliation claim. However, that changed after she filed a charge of discrimination with the EEOC in May 2011.

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‘Put on your big boy pants’: Takeaways from man’s retaliation suit

HR Morning

When a male employee in a predominantly female workforce voices a gender discrimination complaint, it’s probably not the best idea to tell him to “suck it up” and “put on your big boy pants.” ‘You must be gay’ In Oberdorf v. .” ‘You must be gay’ In Oberdorf v.

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Supreme Court Limits Subpoena Power

HRExecutive

employee’s claim that the Temple, Texas-based supply chain services provider discriminated against her on the basis of her gender. She was subsequently fired, which led to her filing a charge of gender discrimination with the EEOC. The case centered on a former McLane Co.

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Fired Learning Consultant with Performance Problems Points to Racial Bias

HR Daily Advisor

A recent case highlights the importance of making sure that supervisors and managers are properly trained on documenting performance problems and personnel decisions. Turner, who is African American, was hired by McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC, in February 2007. poor performance) was pretext for discrimination.