In another case of sex based discrimination, damages will be paid to eight women employed by the Chicago Public Schools who claimed they were victims of pregnancy discrimination. The government alleged last year that pregnant teachers at a Chicago elementary school received lowered performance ratings and were targeted for firing by their principal. The principle… Read More »
Job Denied Based on Discrimination…Des Moines Wrongful Termination
Pre-employment exams are regularly used to screen job applicants as a means to find the most suitable employees. Employers typically administer these exams to assess a potential employee’s physical fitness, health, personality traits among other qualities. Although the screening process seems to make sense to match the most qualified employees to available job openings, pre-employment… Read More »
West Des Moines Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
West Des Moines Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit Heats Up The City of West Des Moines and the West Des Moines Police Chief are parties to a sexual discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by three female employees. Among the allegations brought forth in the lawsuit are that the police chief instilled an environment of gender… Read More »
