Race Discrimination
Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP Petitions U.S. Supreme Court on Behalf of Black Female Law Firm Shareholder Who Was Forced From Her Job
Two partners of our firm, Ed Buckley and Thomas J. Mew IV, joined with attorneys from other firms to file a writ of certiorari asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in the case of Lemon v. Myers Bigel. The petition asks the…
Read MoreFederal Legislation Banning Hairstyle Discrimination Introduced
A growing number of states are considering or have adopted laws prohibiting hair style discrimination. Advocates for the ban explain that black Americans have been discriminated against based on how their hair grows naturally, and that such a law is necessary to ensure protection. Discriminatory incidents have occurred across the country, in schools, at sporting…
Read MoreRecent Allegations of Race Discrimination at UPS and Austal Shipyard Underscore its Prevalence
Despite the fact that Title VII and other laws prohibit workplace discrimination, it still remains a chronic problem at many workplaces. Far too often, employers are not held accountable for discrimination. If you believe you have endured any type of employment discrimination, it is important to consult with an experienced Atlanta employment discrimination attorney to…
Read MoreCourt Determines Jewish Worker May Proceed with Race Discrimination Case Under Title VII
A recent case ruling may have significant impact on what constitutes race in race discrimination cases. In that case, a state court determined that Jews may be considered a race and entitled to protection under federal anti-discrimination law, i.e. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII protects employees against many forms…
Read MoreWas Firing Due to Being Late to Work or Race Discrimination?
A fired employee has filed a claim for race discrimination asserting that his termination for being late was pretext for discrimination. In the context of race discrimination, pretext refers to the reason or justification that an employer gives to cover up illegal discrimination. It has been defined as “a reason for an action which is false,…
Read MoreDoes the denial of a job offer for wearing dreadlocks constitute race discrimination?
An African-American woman has petitioned the Supreme Court to review her race-discrimination matter. She asserts that she was offered a job as a customer service representative, but the offer was rescinded when she refused cut her dreadlocks. If heard, this case has the potential to impact how courts evaluate race discrimination cases. In this matter,…
Read MoreReverse Race Discrimination Lawsuit Alleges NBC Wrongfully Terminated Band Members
A new lawsuit by two NBC workers asserts “reverse” racial discrimination. The employment law case asserts that two white workers were wrongfully dismissed on the basis of their race. Allegedly, the men were fired due to “misplaced blame” and retaliation after two white and one Black member of a band that plays on a late…
Read MoreLawsuit alleges racial discrimination
A recent lawsuit filed by a former Tesla employee asserts that he was fired for complaining about racial harassment, and that despite his complaints, Tesla never investigated his concerns. Specifically, the discrimination lawsuit asserts that employees and supervisors regularly used the “n word” around him and other black co-workers. After he complained about the harassment and…
Read MoreWhat is “language discrimination”?
Most employers and employees are aware that certain types of discrimination are illegal – such as race or gender. However, they may not be aware of how different policies or practices that appear neutral may be illegal as well. One area is “language discrimination” which may constitute improper and illegal race or national origin discrimination…
Read MoreFormer employee sues Atlanta Hawks for race discrimination
Recently, a former employee of the Atlanta Hawks filed a wrongful termination/racial discrimination lawsuit against the basketball team. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits various forms of race discrimination, including discrimination based on race, sex, religion or national origin. Further, to encourage employees to speak out against discrimination, Title VII also…
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