Sentences with phrase «regarding claims of discrimination»

Represented scores of individuals in lawsuits against their former employers regarding claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, race, and other protected classes and activities in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), American Disabilities Act (ADA), and public policy.

Regarding the claim of discrimination in terms / conditions, the court found that factual issues precluded summary judgment.

Not exact matches

70 However, this has been construed non-substantively and claims by individuals or groups, claims against governments who remain inactive and claims against private parties have been regarded as impermissible.71 Nevertheless, the CEDAW committee has finally recognized violence against women as a type of sex discrimination, thus making states accountable for «private acts» if they fail to prevent, investigate or punish discriminatory acts of violence.72

And regarding White claims of racial discrimination in admissions hiring, what may seem like discrimination is intentional action by institutions to create a student body that reflects the populace of the country, he added.

Ms. Schreiber now focuses her practice on assisting employees of businesses of all sizes in claims regarding workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, unpaid wages, and numerous other employment disputes.

In December 2016, he co-counseled the matter of Melissa Bailey v. Randolph Police Department and achieved a favorable verdict on behalf of Police Officer Bailey regarding her claims of hostile work environment and retaliation under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.

It is clear that the EAT did not regard its conclusion as representing a satisfactory state of affairs, particularly where the joint or concurrent tortfeasors are at arms» length, eg as in Bullimore v Porthecary Witham Weld [2011] IRLR 18 where an ex-employer gave a damaging reference about the claimant to a prospective employer because the ex-employee had presented a sex discrimination claim against them and the prospective employer withdrew the offer for the same reason, and in circumstances where CLIA 1978 applies to discrimination claims brought in the ordinary courts.

Achieved dismissal of hostile work environment, retaliation and breach of implied contract claims, and dismissal of individual defendants (President and Vice President) in discrimination / harassments case, establishing law in our jurisdiction regarding personal liability of supervisors.

Our firm successfully guides clients through these complex employment matters, and we also defend clients against claims asserted by third parties (regarding negligent hiring, supervision and retention, etc.) and employees (discrimination, harassment and breach of contract, etc.).

«Current developments in the law regarding sexual harassment, cases involving the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Illinois Department of Human Rights, Human Rights Commission, hostile work environment, retalitory discharge, employment law, and discrimination involving gender, race, sexual orientation and Americans with Disabilities Act claims.»

The kinds of representation we provide involve: (1) litigation and appeals regarding a wide variety of legal issues; (2) employment disputes, including discrimination claims and accusations of noncompliance with wage and hour laws; (3) intellectual property matters regarding patents, trademarks and copyright infringements; (4) commercial real estate matters; (5) business law disputes; and (6) alternative dispute resolution («ADR») matters, including mediation and arbitration cases.

Prior to this amendment, the law regarding discrimination against transgender persons was somewhat uncertain, although in practice the BC Human Rights Tribunal generally accepted claims by transgender people under the grounds of «sex» and «sexual orientation.»

Advise other clients regarding a variety of employment issues and matters, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, unemployment compensation, employment - related tort claims, defamation claims, stock option claims, breach of contract claims, and non-compete issues.

Claims are divided into type A and type B; broadly speaking, type A claims (for example, statutory redundancy payments, unlawful deductions from wages and breach of contract) are those which the Lord Chancellor regards as typically the more straightforward and accordingly the fees related to such claims are lower than those for type B claims (which include discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistleblowing clClaims are divided into type A and type B; broadly speaking, type A claims (for example, statutory redundancy payments, unlawful deductions from wages and breach of contract) are those which the Lord Chancellor regards as typically the more straightforward and accordingly the fees related to such claims are lower than those for type B claims (which include discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistleblowing clclaims (for example, statutory redundancy payments, unlawful deductions from wages and breach of contract) are those which the Lord Chancellor regards as typically the more straightforward and accordingly the fees related to such claims are lower than those for type B claims (which include discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistleblowing clclaims are lower than those for type B claims (which include discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistleblowing clclaims (which include discrimination, unfair dismissal and whistleblowing claimsclaims).

We have assisted Finnair Plc in a court case regarding industrial safety dispute and acted for the company in a precedent - setting court case concerning posted workers and claims on salary discrimination of foreign employees.

Tree v South East Coastal Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust UKEAT / 0043/17 / LA: successful for employee appellant regarding correct approach of ET to making deposit orders in discrimination claims.

In the civil courts currently instructed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in a claim of race discrimination against the Open University regarding its policy of excluding Cuban students (since revoked) pursuant to US trade sanctions.

The court granted summary judgment on plaintiff's claim of discriminatory advertising, but denied her motions regarding refusal to rent due to family status and discrimination in terms and conditions of rental.

Regarding indirect discrimination: (1) the plaintiff must show a prima facie case of discrimination; (2) the defendant may rebut the claim with proof of legitimate, non-discriminatory business reasons for his actions; and (3) a plaintiff may show that the reasons were pretextual.