Gender

Disney Settles Gender Pay Discrimination Claims for $43 Million, Paving the Way for Future Equity Audits

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LOS ANGELES — Walt Disney Co. has agreed to pay $43 million to resolve pay discrimination allegations from a group of female employees, following a ruling by a California state judge on Monday. The settlement addresses claims that the company paid female employees significantly less than their male colleagues for comparable work. Judge Elihu Berle commended the legal representation for the plaintiffs, awarding $14 million in attorneys’ fees. He described their work as “outstanding” in navigating the complex legal landscape these cases often present. This settlement concludes a protracted legal battle that has unfolded over … Read more

Federal Judge Upholds Controversial Kentucky Law, Denies Inmate’s Access to Hormone Therapy Amid Ongoing Gender Rights Debate

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A federal judge has dismissed a Kentucky inmate’s challenge against a state law that prohibits the use of public funds for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in prisons. Maddilyn Marcum, who has been undergoing HRT since 2016 to address gender dysphoria, filed the case arguing that the law violates constitutional protections by denying essential medical care. Gender dysphoria, as defined by the American Psychiatric Association, is a condition characterized by significant psychological distress stemming from a mismatch between one’s assigned sex at birth and one’s gender identity. Marcum’s case hinged on a Kentucky … Read more

Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Launched Against City of Laredo by Former Animal Care Director and Police Deputy Chief

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LAREDO, Texas — A legal battle is unfolding as a former city department director, along with a senior police officer, has initiated a joint lawsuit against the City of Laredo, alleging gender discrimination. This case features significant claims of retaliation and discrimination tied to the plaintiffs’ professional experiences and actions within the city government. The lawsuit stems from the dismissal of Karina Elizondo, who served as the Director of Laredo Animal Care Services until her termination approximately 18 months ago. Edward Pina, her attorney, contends that Elizondo’s firing was linked to her gender and pregnancy. … Read more

"Mt. Diablo School District Embraces Change After Title IX Settlement to Enhance Gender Equity in Student Sports"

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Pleasant Hill, Calif. — The Mt. Diablo Unified School District has reached a settlement over a Title IX lawsuit involving allegations of sex discrimination brought by former athletes from College Park High School. The case highlighted significant disparities between the facilities and resources available for the girls’ softball team compared to the boys’ baseball team, sparking outrage among the community. The lawsuit, filed in early 2024 by three former softball players and their families, pointed to the girls’ playing field as particularly inadequate. They described it as overgrown and lacking in basic amenities, especially in … Read more