Can You Trust AI to Review Your Job Application Fairly? Study Finds Screening Tools May Be Biased

When you apply for a job online, there’s a good chance your resume will be reviewed by software before it ever reaches a real person. Many companies now use artificial intelligence to…

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Global staffing giant Adecco is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges violations of California labor laws, including withholding pay from workers.

Adecco Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Failing to Pay Final Wages to Workers

Global staffing giant Adecco is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges violations of California labor laws, including withholding pay from workers. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, accuses the company…

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A former employee of WestRock, a leading cardboard packaging manufacturer, has been awarded $9.5 million by a jury in a disability discrimination lawsuit.

WestRock Employee Wins $9.5 Million in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit

A former employee of WestRock, a leading cardboard packaging manufacturer, has been awarded $9.5 million by a jury in a disability discrimination lawsuit. The case sheds light on the challenges and unlawful…

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A San Francisco tech startup is facing several lawsuits filed by former employees, both women.

San Francisco Tech Startup Under Fire for Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination

The company culture at tech startups can commonly be characterized by a combination of informality, flexibility and innovation, along with a strong emphasis on collaboration. Startups tend to have less formal hierarchies…

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Intense and competitive work environments are often hallmarks of hedge funds. There may also be a lack of formal hierarchy with fewer checks and balances to prevent workplace misconduct.

Employee Sues San Francisco Hedge Fund for Misogynistic Workplace Culture

Intense and competitive work environments are often hallmarks of hedge funds. There may also be a lack of formal hierarchy with fewer checks and balances to prevent workplace misconduct. Without proper oversight,…

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Three employees in the research and strategy division at Amazon recently took a stand against alleged gender discrimination and retaliation at the company.

Female Employees Sue Amazon Over Gender Discrimination and Retaliation

Employers have a responsibility to foster a work environment free from discrimination. California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects employees from discrimination based on several personal characteristics, such as race, gender,…

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The landscape of job opportunities for American women has undergone significant changes over the past several decades. From increased workforce participation to greater representation in high-paying positions, women have made notable strides. However, these gains have not been uniform.

Addressing the Gender Gap: Ongoing Challenges for Women and Legal Remedies in the Workplace

The landscape of job opportunities for American women has undergone significant changes over the past several decades. From increased workforce participation to greater representation in high-paying positions, women have made notable strides….

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Meathead Movers, a moving company based in Fresno, California.

EEOC Sues California Moving Company for Age Discrimination Based on Hiring of Student Athletes

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Meathead Movers, a moving company based in Fresno, California. The lawsuit claims that since at least 2017, the company…

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Many workers facing unlawful treatment at work believe that having a genuine and legitimate claim against their employer is enough to secure justice. However, what they may not realize is that the intricacies of employment law require more than just the merits of their case.

Lawsuit Against California State University Underscores Challenges of Proving Discrimination Claims

Employment lawsuits involving discrimination and harassment are often complex, as highlighted by the recent case of Martin v. Board of Trustees of the California State University (CSU). Many workers facing unlawful treatment…

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