Discrimination

Chili’s Age Discrimination Case Gets New Life in 6th Circuit Court

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CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit alleging age discrimination against the restaurant chain Chili’s, enabling a former employee’s claims to proceed. The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit overturns a lower court’s dismissal of the case, which centers on accusations surrounding age-related biases in employment practices. The lawsuit was brought forth by a Chili’s employee who contends that he was wrongfully terminated due to his age, which was 48 at the time. The employee claims that managerial decisions disproportionately targeted older workers for layoffs and that … Read more

Ohio Court Ruling Highlights Financial Risks of Age Discrimination in Employment Decisions

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A recent appellate decision has raised alarms among business leaders regarding the implications of workforce management. In a ruling vacating the employer’s claims, the court affirmed a jury’s $2.1 million award to Cheryl Shephard, a former senior accountant at CrossCountry Mortgage, after they found she was dismissed due to age discrimination. Shephard joined the company in 2016 and consistently received positive reviews and salary increases through her tenure. However, her position dramatically shifted after the hiring of a much younger account manager in 2022. Following her assignment to train him, her responsibilities … Read more

Ex-Phoenix Mercury Coach Nikki Blue Launches Discrimination Lawsuit Highlighting Pay Inequities and Biased Hiring

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PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Mercury head coach Nikki Blue has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination related to pay disparities and hiring practices within the organization. This legal action casts a spotlight on the challenges women face in professional sports coaching roles, particularly regarding equitable compensation and opportunities. In her lawsuit, Blue asserts that her experiences reflect wider systemic issues in women’s athletics, especially concerning salary differences and promotional pathways. She served as the head coach of the Mercury for two seasons, during which she faced obstacles she believes were influenced by her gender. Blue claims … Read more

Major Class Action Lawsuit Accuses TSMC of Racial Discrimination and Unsafe Conditions at Phoenix Plant

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PHOENIX — A class action lawsuit has been filed against TSMC, a Taiwanese chip manufacturer constructing a major facility in Phoenix, alleging racial discrimination and unsafe work conditions. The lawsuit has been refiled with 17 plaintiffs and spans over 160 pages of claims. The lawsuit originated from complaints made by a former human resources employee in California, who asserts that the company shows favoritism toward Taiwanese and Chinese employees, discriminating against non-East Asian workers. Multiple plaintiffs contend that the work environment at TSMC is hostile, claiming that American workers are being displaced in favor of … Read more