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How Plaintiffs Can Prevent Settlement Defaults
At its core, when a plaintiff settles with a defendant, the plaintiff agrees to release the defendant from any and all claims he or she may have against that defendant in exchange for money. While settling a case is generally a positive thing, there can…
Weinstein Co. must answer claims it facilitated sexual harassment
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has ruled that the Weinstein Co. must face a lawsuit brought by Harvey Weinstein’s alleged victims. The company, which is in bankruptcy, had claimed that dealing with the lawsuit would interfere with an “efficient and orderly liquidation process.” The judge ruled…
The hard facts about pregnancy and motherhood discrimination
Showing animus toward mothers in the workplace is a form of gender bias, and treating them unequally because they have caregiving responsibilities represents clear evidence of discrimination. Despite this, studies have shown that mothers are often treated differently in the workplace compared with fathers in similar…
Domestic workers in New York are protected from sexual harassment
New York offers more protection against sexual harassment than federal law. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, women who work for small businesses have no federal protection from sexual harassment. That’s because employers with fewer than 15 employees enjoy a “small…
SCOTUS: Courts will enforce employers’ arbitration agreements
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling that some observers expect will change the landscape of employment law enforcement. In a 5-4 vote, the Court ruled that employment contracts requiring workers to resolve all workplace disputes via individual arbitration, rather than going to court,…
At least 11 Nike executives out after sexual harassment scandal
“There are certain pockets of the company where that jock kind of mentality kind of does exist,” says a former Nike designer. “And I guess it spills over into some of the corporate processes.” That may be as good a description as any for the…
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