More States Adopt Laws Against Hairstyle Discrimination

Despite laws seeking to protect workers from racially targeted discrimination at work, racial bias and discrimination remains a persistent problem affecting employees across Georgia and throughout the United States. One form of racism includes firing, or not hiring black people from jobs, because of the texture and the style of their hair. In some instances,…

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Discrimination lawsuit filed after company pressures workers to discriminate against customers

A national chicken wings franchise is being sued by a former employee based on a hostile work environment.  The Title VII race discrimination lawsuit asserts that the franchise fostered an environment that encouraged discrimination, including race discrimination, age discrimination, discrimination based on a disability and retaliation.  Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…

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RECENT 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…

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Does 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 She asserts that she was offered a job as a customer service representative, but the offer was rescinded when she refused cut her dreadlocks.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,…

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