IHOP Owner Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit
September 20, 2024
In August of 2024, it was reported that an IHOP worker had received a settlement of $40,000 after filing an employment lawsuit.
Posts tagged "Civil Rights Act"
Here are the Latest EEOC Discrimination Lawsuits
October 3, 2024
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regularly files discrimination lawsuits against businesses.
Another Worker Sues for Being Forced to Work on Sundays
May 19, 2023
A cook at IHOP is suing his former employer for religious discrimination after the company fired him for refusing to work on Sundays.
Supreme Court Extends Title VII Protection to LGBTQ Workers
December 4, 2020
The Civil Rights Act encompasses discrimination against LGBTQ workers, the Supreme Court has held.
"Fairness for All Act" Introduced in Congress
December 13, 2019
The Fairness for All Act was recently introduced by a conservative congressman hoping to bridge the divide between LGBTQ rights and religious freedom.
Over 200 Businesses Sign Brief Supporting LGBTQ Individuals
August 6, 2019
In July 2019, more than 200 businesses signed a brief that was filed with the Supreme Court in support of three LGBTQ workers who were terminated.
Supreme Court Prepares to Hear LGBT Discrimination Cases
August 2, 2019
This past spring, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that it will hear three cases concerning LGBT discrimination in its upcoming term.
Department of Justice to Ask Supreme Court to Consider Military Transgender Ban
December 11, 2018
The Department of Justice announced plans to ask the US Supreme Court to review President Trump’s ban on military service for transgender individuals.
Recent Case Involves Bullying and Religion
April 13, 2018
A private religious school in Texas is arguing that it is exempt from anti-discrimination laws after a student was subjected to racist bullying.
Second Circuit Rules on Title VII in Zarda Case
March 9, 2018
A second federal circuit court has ruled the Title VII prohibition on sex discrimination encompasses sexual orientation discrimination.
Category: LGBTQ and Law Federal Law
Tag: Civil Rights Act LGBT Rights LGBTQ discrimination Title VII