Employees

Wabash National Hit with Landmark Pregnancy Discrimination Suit by EEOC for Denying Employee’s Accommodation Request

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Cadiz, KY — In what is shaping up to be a landmark legal conflict, Wabash National, a prominent manufacturer of semi-trailers and commercial trucking equipment, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit over allegations of pregnancy discrimination. This case, filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on September 10, marks a significant moment as it tests the recently enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Haley Knight, a former assembler at Wabash’s Cadiz facility, is at the center of this lawsuit. She claims that her requests for a role adjustment during her pregnancy were denied, ultimately … Read more

Goldman Sachs Battles in Court to Seal Names in 1MDB Class Action Lawsuit, Citing Privacy Concerns for Unimplicated Employees and Entities

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal development emerging from the infamous 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, Goldman Sachs finds itself embroiled in a securities fraud litigation initiated by investors in 2018. The case, presided over by Magistrate Judge Katharine Parker in the Southern District of New York, recently addressed the contentious issue of sealing certain documents related to a motion for class certification pursued by the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs argued that transparency is paramount, citing a legal precedent that underscores the principle of public access to judicial documents. However, Goldman Sachs contended that disclosing … Read more

Whole Foods Reaches Settlement in Lawsuit Over Employee’s Black Lives Matter Mask

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Boston — After allegations of racial discrimination and retaliation, Whole Foods has agreed to settle a lawsuit with a former employee who claimed the company disciplined her for wearing a mask supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. According to legal documents, the settlement permits the supermarket chain, owned by Amazon.com Inc., to avoid further litigation while not admitting any wrongdoing. The controversy began in June 2020 when Savannah Kinzer, then an employee at a Cambridge, Massachusetts, store, was sent home for donning a mask bearing the phrase “Black Lives Matter.” The dismissal came amid nationwide … Read more

New Louisiana Law Mandates Direct Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse by School Employees to Law Enforcement

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BATON ROUGE, La. — A pivotal change in a Louisiana state law mandates that school employees must now bypass superiors and report any suspicions of child abuse directly to law enforcement. This legislative shift aims to enhance the protection of students by preventing possible delays or cover-ups within schools. Previously, some school districts had policies requiring staff to report suspected abuse to their immediate supervisors, a practice that has come under scrutiny. Critics argue it could potentially hinder the reporting process, driven by fear of retaliation. However, proponents claim it allows for rapid internal action … Read more