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Market-Pay Proof Could Show Title VII Sex Bias, 2d Cir. Says
A female executive’s proof that she made less than male peers because she is a woman, not based on her job title, is enough to allow her to move forward with her discrimination case, the Second Circuit ruled on Dec. 6 in a decision that could make it easier for women to bring pay bias claims.
Judgments Settling FLSA Claims Don’t Need Judge’s OK
A New York sushi restaurant could use a procedural rule to settle a federal wage-and-hour lawsuit without getting the judicial approval typically required for such deals, the Second Circuit ruled Dec. 6.
Staffing Company to Pay $70,000 to Settle Immigrant Bias Claims
An Alabama-based temporary staffing firm will pay $70,695 to settle Justice Department allegations that it discriminated against immigrant workers when verifying their eligibility for employment.
DC Metro Manager Whistleblower Suit Over Safety Reports Fails
A 2007 law shielding public transit workers from retaliation for reporting suspected terrorist activities didn’t waive the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s immunity from suit, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled on an issue of first impression.
Sonographer Properly Asked About, Denied Job Over Pain Medicine
The University of Colorado Hospital Authority didn’t violate federal disability bias law when it inquired about a sonographer’s prescription use of oxycodone and fentanyl and rescinded her job offer to operate its ultrasounds after it confirmed she was taking them, the Tenth Circuit ruled Dec. 6.
IRS to Ignore Watchdog on Tax Refunds if Shutdown Occurs
The IRS will continue processing and issuing tax refunds if a shutdown occurs during the upcoming filing season—despite a government watchdog’s warning that such actions are illegal.
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