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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».

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.

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

Lauren Greene, the Texas Republican's former communications director, sued her boss in December 2014 over allegations of gender discrimination, sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.

Avella's own office was the subject of sexual harassment and discrimination claims with expense records that indicate the state Senate paid a Manhattan law firm $ 22,444 in taxpayer funds earlier this year to investigate allegations of harassment made by a female member of Avella's district office staff.

For Perez - Melgosa, who spent more than 15 years at UW, during which she co-authored a number of peer - reviewed publications, «the mere fact that this allegation has been raised against me carries with it the most serious effects upon my professional career,» she stated in her testimony for the lawsuit, which alleged discrimination based on national origin.

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.

(5) investigate allegations, made in writing and under oath or affirmation, that citizens of the United States are unlawfully being accorded or denied the right to vote, or to have their votes properly counted, in any election of presidential electors, Members of the United States Senate, or of the House of Representatives, as a result of any patterns or practice of fraud or discrimination in the conduct of such election; and

Workshop: «Sexual Harassment in the Cultural Sector: Drawing the Line» at New Museum In response to the wave of sexual misconduct allegations affecting various cultural spheres, the New Museum is holding a series of four workshops designed to fight harassment and discrimination in the artin the Cultural Sector: Drawing the Line» at New Museum In response to the wave of sexual misconduct allegations affecting various cultural spheres, the New Museum is holding a series of four workshops designed to fight harassment and discrimination in the artIn response to the wave of sexual misconduct allegations affecting various cultural spheres, the New Museum is holding a series of four workshops designed to fight harassment and discrimination in the artin the arts.

The amendment complaint, which seeks more than $ 50 million in damages, added retaliation and defamation claims to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia action, but drops a Family and Medical Leave Act charge, «as we are focusing on Bertram's core allegations of gender discrimination and retaliation, which still includes discrimination based on her caregiver responsibilities,» Andrew Melzer, one of her lawyers, told the ABA Journal.

The Tribunal's decision contains a detailed review of the allegations and clear statements about why there was no discrimination under the Code in each instance.

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.

Several Big Law firms, including Proskauer Rose, Sedgwick, and Chadbourne & Parke (now Norton Rose Fulbright), have been hit with allegations of gender discrimination in recent years, but this is the first suit focusing on maternity discrimination, according to Russell - Kraft.

With gender pay filling the headlines recently, including Google's discrimination allegations and the announcement of the BBC revealing huge discrepancies in male and female wages, it is not an issue that is likely to disappear easily or quietly.

The inquiry committee investigating a sexual harassment and discrimination complaint filed against the judge in September 2010 released the notice of allegations yesterday.

The plaintiffs in Flint raise several different constitutional claims, including allegations that officials violated residents» rights to due process of law by endangering their «fundamental liberty interest to bodily integrity,» as well as claims that officials engaged in racial discrimination.

He has successfully litigated and obtained a complete defense award in a multi-plaintiff arbitration, obtained summary judgment in court, as well as favorably resolved cases involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

Obtained dismissal of truancy allegations in Juvenile Court on behalf of a mother and her children who were subject to religious discrimination

Fetherston v University of Bradford (ET, October 2014) John acted for the University in a substantial claim concerning allegations of disability discrimination and victimisation.

In BNP Paribas v Mezzoterro [2004] IRLR 508, Mr Justice Cox, obiter, expressed the view that it was in the public interest that allegations of unlawful discrimination should be heard and properly determined, as such complaints are inherently difficult to provIn BNP Paribas v Mezzoterro [2004] IRLR 508, Mr Justice Cox, obiter, expressed the view that it was in the public interest that allegations of unlawful discrimination should be heard and properly determined, as such complaints are inherently difficult to provin the public interest that allegations of unlawful discrimination should be heard and properly determined, as such complaints are inherently difficult to prove.

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.

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

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.

Obiamiwe v Atos Origin IT Services (UK) Ltd Acted for the Respondent in a complex race discrimination claim brought by a former employed doctor involving multiple allegations of less favourable treatment over an extended period.

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.

«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.

Successfully represented the State of Texas against allegations that it engaged in race - based discrimination in the award of Low - Income Housing Tax Credits.

Remember that the violation of the Code rests in the failure to provide employees with a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, which may be caused by the failure to investigate allegations [18].

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

The obligation arises once an employer becomes aware of complaints of discrimination or harassment based on the prohibited grounds in the Code, regardless of whether the allegations are raised by the complainant or another employee [5].

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»).

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.

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.

Ms. Hamilton represents employers in all facets of employment - related litigation matters, including matters involving allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and defamation.

He successfully represented two (of fifteen) respondents in a # 4.45 m employment tribunal claim brought by a former hospital consultant involving allegations of aiding sex and race discrimination.

In addition, employment litigation, by its nature, is often very contentious because employers can't help but take allegations of harassment or discrimination personally.

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

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.

She represented employers in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies defending claims of employment discrimination and harassment, wrongful discharge, violation of non-competition agreements, and other related allegations.

AA Law v Lord Chancellor Advised a criminal legal aid firm on the merits and prospects of success of claim against Lord Chancellor concerning the 2015 criminal legal aid duty provider procurement exercise and then drafted particulars of claim in a complicated claim involving allegations of race discrimination and subconscious bias.

Richard has sat as legal advisor to misconduct panels in numerous cases since 2009 involving allegations of corruption, abuse of power, assaults, thefts, sexual assaults, bullying of junior officers, sexual, homophobic and racial discrimination.

When it is alleged that a person has engaged in discrimination on the basis of social disadvantage, the onus of proving that the discrimination is based on a negative bias or stereotype lies on the person making the allegation.

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.

Since the employee could establish a prima facie case of discrimination by proving that a) she had, or was perceived to have, a disability, b) she received adverse treatment, and c) her disability was a factor in the adverse treatment, the employee's allegation that the employer discriminated against her on the basis of disability when they terminated her employment was upheld.

Counsel for Madarassy, Robin Allen QC, submitted that the tribunal applied the incorrect test in this area which infected the conclusions of the tribunal on the individual allegations of sex discrimination.

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.