Discrimination lawsuits have cost corporate America almost $1 billion in settlements in the last decade, without even counting attorney fees and decreased market capitalization. Learn how to protect your company from litigation and what to do if a crisis occurs. Understand the difference between compliance and proactive diversity strategies. Find out the ramifications of the latest affirmative-action battles nationwide.

I Could Have Been Sean Bell Today, Sean Bell's name is added to a list that includes Zongo, Diallo, Louima and countless other Black men that walked the streets of New York. Will my name be next? ...more

Hate Groups in America Surging: New Southern Poverty Law Center Report The number of hate groups in the United States is surging, up 48 percent since 2000, according to a report released today from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Now there are 888 such groups thr...more

VIDEO: Protecting Rights of People With Hearing Loss - What Does the Law Say? Does your deafness or hearing loss make it harder to find and keep a job? How can you find out which companies are best at including people with all disabilities, and what are your legal options if yo...more

Discrimination Charges Hit 5-Year High; Retaliation, Religion Set New Records The number of employment-discrimination charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) increased 9 percent in the last year, which marks the highest annual increase since 1...more

Are Tattoos a Disability? New Legislation Threatens ADA What is defined as a disability? See which newly introduced piece of legislation could seriously weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act, affecting nearly 55 million people. ...more

Gay-Marriage Battle Looms in Florida Where's the latest battle over gay marriage being fought? See why one state's fight over gay marriage may not even make it to the ballot box this year. ...more

Discrimination Lawsuits: To Settle or Not to Settle? High-profile discrimination lawsuits can irrevocably damage brand reputation whether you're ultimately found liable or not. Given the costly shareholder reaction to negative press, the decision to app...more

Religion at Work: Former EEOC Chair Tells What's Legal and What's Not What happens when an employee's views prevent them from adhering to a corporate diversity policy that includes lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender people? Can your religious expression get you f...more