Sentences with phrase «allegations of discrimination»

Today, after action by the Justice Department, Wells Fargo & Co. settled allegations of discrimination against minority borrowers and announced that it would no longer continue working with mortgage brokers.

Employers need to know how to protect themselves against allegations of discrimination and issues with authenticity and privacy if no further action is taken after the discovery on the Internet that a person is a member of a protected class or when finding negative information.

Employers don't want to be drawn into allegations of discrimination.

Investigated, evaluated and mediated allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the FLSA, the FMLA, the NYSHRL, the NYC Administrative Code and various federal and state statutes

This decision may signal an increase in reinstatement orders at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario («HRTO»), and in civil cases involving allegations of discrimination under the Human Rights Code.

However, employers would be well - advised to develop policies around this practice (adherence to internal policies may stave off allegations of discrimination or bad faith).

She has tried employment cases involving allegations of discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge.

Employment & Labor: Our labor work often involves allegations of discrimination or other large scale labor disputes.

Joanne has acted for a number of Prisons on behalf of the Secretary of State for Justice in unfair dismissals most of which have included allegations of discrimination.

The case involved allegations of discrimination against women, and the Supreme Court said that the case involved too many individual claims, circumstances and factual analyses to be litigated on a classwide basis.

Matters get more complicated when allegations of discrimination, victimisation and constructive dismissal are before the tribunal, due to the positive requirement to make findings of fact.

According to an Apr. 6 interim decision published by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), Queen's faces multiple allegations of discrimination from former student Nadia Noor.

It is well - established in the Tribunal's jurisprudence that the Code imposes a duty on organizations to investigate a complaint of discrimination, and that a failure to investigate can attract liability, even if the Tribunal ultimately dismisses the underlying allegations of discrimination.

Charlotte also defends employers in the employment tribunal involving allegations of discrimination, whistleblowing and equal pay.

Aside from allegations of discrimination, an employee's only job security exists in the form of advance notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice.

After addressing the Applicant's other allegations of discrimination, the Vice Chair addressed Mr. Ananda's complaint of family status discrimination and in doing so, the Vice Chair revisited the question of what is the appropriate test for assessing family status discrimination.

Ananda was a case involving allegations of discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code in services by a nursing student who was enrolled in a four (4) year joint program at Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning («Humber») and the University of New Brunswick («UNB»).

Allegations of discrimination and harassment, whether proven or not, impact not only the parties, but also other employees in the workplace.

She helps a vast array of employers deal with allegations of discrimination or harassment in the workplace and provides legal guidance and assistance in cases of employee termination.

Employment litigation can come about for numerous reasons and some of the most damaging to a Louisiana business or institution are when there are allegations of discrimination.

Corporations have used these statistics in human rights hearings to defend themselves against allegations of discrimination in services for Deaf people — i.e., the Deaf community is «too small» and therefore providing equality of access to them is cost - ineffective to the point of being an «undue hardship».

Does your organization take allegations of discrimination and harassment seriously by taking action quickly, compassionately and completely?

Additionally, Adriana has significant experience conducting sexual harassment training, as well as workplace investigations on behalf of employers in connection with allegations of discrimination and harassment.

Represented an international safety device manufacturer in multiple disputes involving allegations of discrimination based on national origin and age, retaliation, and hostile work environment, and obtained summary judgment on all claims in each dispute

She prepares and negotiates health care employment agreements and counsels employers on how to minimize the potential for employee claims, such as allegations of discrimination or retaliation.

I disagree: The current system appears to inoculate this publicly funded government agency against allegations of discrimination.

It advised HQ Theatres and Hospitality on TUPE advice concerning its acquisition of a new theatre and acted for a secondary school in a case concerning allegations of discrimination against a disabled pupil.

Although some charters provide welcoming environments to students with disabilities, allegations of discrimination in enrollment indicate that the gap between public and charter schools has not occurred by chance.

Leanne Winner, director of governmental relations for the N.C. School Boards Association, pointed to allegations of discrimination in at least seven schools, spread out across the state in places like Raleigh, Matthews, Fayetteville, Jacksonville, Greensboro, Harrisburg and Pineville.

She passed up an opportunity to reassure Democrats concerned about a downsizing of the Office for Civil Rights, which is responsible for investigating allegations of discrimination in the nation's K - 12 schools and colleges.

Investigating Discrimination Claims When allegations of discrimination are made involving school employees or students, it's essential that the matter is investigated promptly, effectively and legally.

«We take all allegations of discrimination seriously and look forward to defending the city against Mr. Simpson's claims.»

The company was recently sued by the U.S. Department of Labor over allegations of discrimination against Asian job applicants.

If time does affect validity and standardized norms, as we have been led to believe since the precursor of the SAT began in 1926, then the Board can avoid the allegation of discrimination by allowing all students to choose whether they want extended time.

Allowing some employees to telecommute, and then refusing others on the basis that there are now «too many» doing this, will inevitably create friction and unhappiness in the workplace, but may also lead to an allegation of discrimination under the Human Rights Code.

Further, whether Mr. Skinner could have obtained coverage from provincial medicare was not a proper defence to an allegation of discrimination, although it could potentially be relevant to an assessment of damages resulting from non-coverage.

«I agree that in order to meet the definition of mental disability within the meaning and protection of the Code, where the case does not involve an allegation of discrimination on the basis of perceived disability, there needs to be a diagnosis of some recognized mental disability, or at least a working diagnosis or articulation of clinically - significant symptoms, from a health professional in a report or other source of evidence that has specificity and substance.»

The complaint involves an allegation of sexual misconduct or an allegation of discrimination or harassment because of a prohibited ground of discrimination or harassment referred to in any provision of the Human Rights Code.

There are other interim issues you may have to deal with, such as a Request for Summary Hearing wherein you will have to demonstrate that you have a prima facie case (essentially that your Application discloses a proper allegation of discrimination).

If you are facing an allegation of Discrimination, Unfair Dismissal or feel that your staff could do with some training, our expert lawyers can provide you with advice on reaching a satisfactory resolution.

[5] Note that these guidelines do not alter the operation of the RDA and compliance with them does not constitute a defence to an allegation of discrimination under the RDA.

Not exact matches

Tesla highlighted preventative measures it takes to counter racial discrimination in the workplace, such as compulsory anti-discrimination courses, regular in - person spot training sessions upon the submission of an allegation or complaint, as well as a dedicated team that is focused on «investigating workplace concerns, recommending corrective actions and assisting managers with implementing those actions.»

It's also trying to shift its internal culture after former employee Susan Fowler went public with allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination.

More importantly, the tech site notes that Gangadhar was the director of the department buffeted by an allegation of sexual harassment and discrimination.

It's also facing lawsuits and allegations of misleading investors and employee discrimination.

A company - wide investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination and sexism being conducted by former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, is expected to conclude by the end of April and will also be made public.

Helps cover defense and damages costs resulting from a variety of employment - related claims including allegations of wrongful termination, discrimination, workplace harassment and retaliation.

It's not just China's problem: In March, IBM faced allegations of persistent age discrimination in the US.

The allegations include claims that male and female pupils were segregated — often with the female pupils sitting at the back or sides of classes; discrimination against non-Muslim pupils, and restricting the curriculum to comply with Islamic teaching.

It is a recurring and terrifying trope of such matters that «the real problem is false allegations of racism, rather than racism» (see also: every other kind of discrimination, rape), and so to equate a lack of proof with falsehood.