HCA Healthcare Under Fire for Charity Care as Part of $162 Million Lawsuit

HCA Healthcare Under Fire for Charity Care as Part of $162 Million Lawsuit

HCA Healthcare, the nation’s largest for-profit hospital system, faces court scrutiny of its charity care.

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Reverse Discrimination? EEOC Allows Bias in Favor of People With Disabilities, Older Workers

Reverse Discrimination? EEOC Allows Bias in Favor of People With Disabilities, Older Workers

An EEOC discussion letter states that the ADA and ADEA cover only one-way discrimination; they do not cover those without disabilities or the more youthful.

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$3.4B Class-Action Lawsuit Ends: 350,000 American Indians to Receive Payout

$3.4B Class-Action Lawsuit Ends: 350,000 American Indians to Receive Payout

The 17-year lawsuit’s settlement includes $1,000 checks for American Indian beneficiaries and a scholarship fund.

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New ‘Supervisor’ Definitions Could Increase Discrimination Lawsuits

New ‘Supervisor’ Definitions Could Increase Discrimination Lawsuits

The Supreme Court’s decision could reduce employer liability, but it also may increase racial-discrimination and sexual-harassment cases.

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Who Can’t Be Sued for Discrimination?

Who Can’t Be Sued for Discrimination?

Your company may be exempt from employment laws, but you can still get sued. Here’s what you need to know.

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Managers’ Racist Bullying Ends in Hospital Paying $1M Lawsuit

Managers’ Racist Bullying Ends in Hospital Paying $1M Lawsuit

A court rules in favor of 70 Filipino caregivers who were ruthlessly harassed for not “speaking English.” Watch the video.

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Can You Prevent a ‘Todd Akin’ Moment at Your Organization?

Can You Prevent a ‘Todd Akin’ Moment at Your Organization?

You have the right to your opinion but not to destroy other people’s productivity or conflict with the values of your employer.

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Racial Discrimination: Black Employee Fired After Being Called the N-Word

Racial Discrimination: Black Employee Fired After Being Called the N-Word

See how this employee’s firing was justified, and read other cases on racial discrimination, religion, disability and FMLA.

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Denied Healthcare Insurance: Wife Files Lawsuit

Denied Healthcare Insurance: Wife Files Lawsuit

This transgender woman took action when a healthcare company denied her spousal benefits. Here’s how the court ruled.

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Ruling Against Defense of Marriage Act Is Major Diversity Victory

Ruling Against Defense of Marriage Act Is Major Diversity Victory

The federal court decision striking down parts of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is a major civil-rights victory for advocates supporting diversity and inclusion. With President Obama and more leaders of the Black community on board, marriage equality is gaining momentum rapidly.

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From Civil Rights to Global Human Rights

From Civil Rights to Global Human Rights

Here’s how attorney Raymond M. Brown makes global human rights a personal challenge.

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