Tag Archives: employment

WRS Compass to pay $2.75M in EEOC racial discrimination case

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Jeffrey Friedman, P.C.

Multiple hanging nooses, repeated use of the “N-word,” less favorable equipment assignments and physical threats from coworkers alleged. By Gregory Karp Tribune staff reporter 7:31 a.m. CDT, August 28, 2012 An environmental clean-up company has agreed to pay $2.75 million … Continue reading →

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Illinois partners with feds to enforce protections against housing discrimination

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Jeffrey Friedman, P.C.

by Gary Barlow Chicago, IL — While Congress has dragged its feet on passing laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the Obama administration has implemented new federal rules that prohibit discrimination in housing, at … Continue reading →

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Race Discrimination, or Just Workplace Conflict?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Jeffrey Friedman, P.C.

An Illinois material handler testified that he’d been treated badly throughout his 4 years of employment. And, he said, it was all because he is African American. But his employer disagreed, saying he deserved the discipline he was given. What … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court to hear Walmart case

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jeffrey Friedman, P.C.

By Jonathan Birchall in New York Published: December 7 2010 01:34 | Last updated: December 7 2010 01:34 The US Supreme Court is to decide whether the largest class action employment lawsuit in US history can proceed against Walmart, the … Continue reading →

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Employment Discrimination

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Jeffrey Friedman, P.C.

Jeffrey Friedman represents victims of all forms of discrimination. When an employer takes action against an employee on the basis of race, age, gender, disability or certain other factors, that may violate the civil rights laws. Employment Discrimination

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