President Trump made the “repeal and replacement” of the Affordable Care Act a centerpiece of his Presidential Campaign and Presidency. Thus, as Congress has attempted to “repeal and replace” “Obamacare,” the costs associated with health care have become a major focus of national attention. Such costs, and which party will bear them, are crucial issues currently being considered by Congress…
Ever feel like you’ve received extra scrutiny because of your race? Research suggests that these fears may be well-founded. A recent study indicates that supervisors are far more likely to overlook or forgive the mistakes of white employees – while African-American employees are far more likely to have their mistakes caught, criticized, and used to question their overall competence. The…
In May of this year, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reached a $100,000 settlement agreement in a gender discrimination case against a Florida insurance broker. Why? The company revoked a woman’s job offer “20 minutes after she asked her would-be supervisor about its maternity policy.” Citing an “urgent” need to have someone in the position “long term,” the company…
NEW YORK, July 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ —Continued collaboration between lawyers at the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), and Legal Services of Central New York (LSCNY) resulted in a significant victory for youth incarcerated in Syracuse, New York’s Justice Center jail. A settlement with the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and Syracuse City School District put an end to the Center’s use of 23-hour-per-day solitary confinement for juveniles. The settlement is…