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7-Eleven to Pay $1.2 Million in Settlement Over Illegal E-Cigarette Sales Near Schools

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Washington, D.C. — A settlement has been reached between retail chain 7-Eleven and the District of Columbia following allegations that several of its locations violated regulations aimed at shielding children from electronic smoking products. The company has agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve the claims, which surfaced after investigations revealed that 16 stores were selling vaping devices within a quarter-mile of schools. The District of Columbia’s Attorney General, Brian L. Schwalb, announced the resolution after his office conducted a thorough inquiry into these practices. The regulation prohibiting the sale of vapes, e-cigarettes, and other … Read more

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

Disney Faces New Pay Inequality Allegations From Former Top Lawyer Amid Ongoing Controversy

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Los Angeles, California — Disney is facing allegations of pay inequity once again, less than a year following its settlement of a $43 million class-action lawsuit related to compensation disparities among female employees. The new lawsuit has been filed by Alisa Clairet, a former senior legal executive with the company. Clairet, who spent two decades with Disney and held prominent roles within its Legal Affairs group for the Disney Channel, claims in her August 15 filing that she was systematically underpaid compared to male colleagues who had similar experience and responsibilities. The lawsuit, filed in … Read more

Cleveland Cracks Down on Wage Theft and Pay Inequality with New Enforcement Initiatives

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Cleveland, Ohio, is taking a firmer stance on enforcement of labor laws to ensure workers receive fair compensation. City officials announced that employers who violate regulations aimed at protecting workers’ rights will face stricter consequences. This initiative includes a wage theft law that penalizes companies for underpaying employees and a pay transparency ordinance to assist job seekers in securing equitable salaries. The latter forbids inquiries into prospective employees’ past wages and mandates that salary ranges be included in job postings. During a pre-Labor Day news conference, Mayor Justin Bibb joined Council President Blaine Griffin and … Read more