The U.S. Justice Department announced on Wednesday a resolution in a lawsuit against the American Samoa Government (ASG) over claims that they treated a former employee unfairly because she is transgender.
Jenny Yang confirmed to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The Senate confirmed Jenny R. Yang as a commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on April 25. The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make […]
Language conflicts up in the workplace
By Paul Foy The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — More people in the workforce are claiming discrimination over their English-speaking ability or foreign accents, leading the federal […]
Airport workers fight for better wages — Part 1 of 2: International Worker’s rally draws attention to conditions for airport workers
By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly There was a sea of teal balloons at the International Worker’s Day rally at Sea-Tac’s International Flag Pavilion, organized by OneAmerica and Working Washington. […]
Muslim woman fired over her hijab sues Abercrombie & Fitch
By Jason Dearen The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A former stockroom worker for Abercrombie & Fitch Co. sued the clothing retailer in federal court Monday, saying she was […]
Filipinos sue U.S. hospital over English-only rule
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — Dozens of Filipino hospital workers in California claim they were the only ethnic group targeted by a rule requiring them to only speak English