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EEOC Implements Changes to Temporary Mediation Program
7/13/2020 12:21:58 PM
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the launch of a pilot program. The goal is to alter certain aspects of its existing mediation program. The new program includes the expansion of types of worker bias allegations
Mediation Has Begun in Annapolis Fair Housing Lawsuit
5/14/2020 11:56:18 AM
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The federal discrimination lawsuit against Annapolis and the housing authority is expected to include more than 52 public housing residents, many of whom are children. According to the motion, five adults and 17 children were recently added to the
Mediation Up Next for Grandview Five
2/14/2020 2:03:35 PM
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After receiving national attention, the case of the Grandview Five is headed to mediation. Those familiar with the case believe that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission must have found probable cause that there was
Harvard University Requests Mediation in Grad Dispute
1/13/2020 12:38:03 PM
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Harvard has requested federal mediation in an attempt to resolve its ongoing dispute with the school’s graduate student union. The union has been on strike for several weeks and remains deadlocked in negotiations. The decision to
St. Louis Law Enforcement Officer Set to Lead a Diversity Unit after Mediation
1/2/2020 1:17:34 PM
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St. Louis police officer Keith Wildhaber will lead a diversity unit for the department after being passed over for more than 20 promotions in his career. Wildhaber was also promoted to lieutenant. Wildhaber had previously won
Memphis-based Farming Organization Fails to Settle Lawsuit in Mediation
5/17/2019 11:33:43 AM
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The Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association (BFAA) allowed a mediation deadline to pass without resolving their ongoing dispute with the Stine Seed Company. The Memphis-based organization accused the company of racism in a lawsuit filed in
Agreement Reached during Mediation Allegedly Breached by New Orleans Towing Company
11/28/2018 12:53:38 PM
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An agreement reached during mediation has allegedly been breached by a New Orleans towing company, according to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC). The agency has filed a lawsuit against the company and received no response after
Politician and Former Aide Fired During Pregnancy Headed to Mediation
11/12/2018 12:20:22 PM
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Texas Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar’s former aide filed a complaint against the politician claiming she was fired because of her pregnancy. Pregnancy is considered a protected class and it is against the law for an employer to fire a
Ohio Governor Asked to Join Mediation Regarding Discrimination
9/3/2018 10:28:38 PM
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Democrat Representative Emilia Sykes wants Governor John Kasich to force his departments of Public Safety and Administrative Services to participate in mediation with her to resolve the discrimination lawsuit she filed before the Ohio Civil
Emery County Lawsuit Settled through Mediation
6/13/2018 4:22:50 PM
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The lawsuit between Emery County and Leslie Bolinder has been settled in mediation. Bolinder was a former senior administrative assistant working for Emery County Commissioners. She had worked for the county for nearly 28 years.