Termination

Eight Former Employees Sue University of Michigan, Claiming Wrongful Termination for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy

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Eight former employees of the University of Michigan have initiated a federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging wrongful termination tied to their participation in pro-Palestinian protests. The suit, which was filed early Thursday, includes claims from one full-time staff member and seven student workers who contend that their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights to free speech and due process were violated. According to the lawsuit, their employment was terminated and they were subsequently barred from future work at the university following a sit-in protest held at the Ruthven building on November 17, 2023. The plaintiffs … Read more

Washington Joins 23 States in Legal Battle Against HHS Over Abrupt Termination of $11 Billion in Public Health Grants

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OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington has joined a coalition of 24 states in a legal challenge against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accusing them of unlawfully halting approximately $11 billion in essential public health grants. The funds in question were earmarked for initiatives such as addiction services and mental health care. Attorney General Nick Brown highlighted that Washington alone stands to lose $159 million as a result of this sudden cessation. Brown criticized the move as detrimental to public health efforts against preventable diseases, emphasizing … Read more

Ex-Firefighter Sues Baker City for Wrongful Termination Amidst Long COVID Recovery, Seeks $800,000 in Damages

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Baker City, Oregon – A former firefighter, embroiled in a legal battle with Baker City, revealed his deep affection for his past employment while testifying in a local court. Three years after his dismissal during a long recovery from COVID-19, Jason Bybee shared his ongoing struggle with health issues and his disappointment over the termination of his role. He is now seeking $800,000 in damages, encompassing both economic and non-economic losses. The dispute unfolded in Baker County Circuit Court, where Bybee disclosed that he was unaware of alternative city job openings until after his firing … Read more

Attorney General Platkin Takes Legal Stand Against Widespread Termination of Federal Probationary Workers

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Trenton, NJ — In a notable move to safeguard employment rights, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin has initiated legal proceedings aimed at preventing the mass dismissal of hundreds of federal probationary employees. This legal action represents a major challenge to the practices recently adopted by certain federal agencies. The controversy stems from what the Attorney General’s office has described as an abrupt policy shift resulting in extensive layoffs of employees still within their probationary period. Such early-stage workers often have limited protection and recourse against dismissals, which has raised significant legal and ethical concerns. … Read more