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Published on Apr 16, 2025

Employer-Employee Disability Discrimination-Qualification as Employee-Minnesota Human Rights Act

Plaintiff appealed the grant of summary judgment to defendant, her former employer, alleging wrongful termination based on disability discrimination. Plaintiff never resided in Minnesota where defendant was based but occasionally traveled there for work …

Source: Missouri Lawyers Media - Pending
Published on 08:43 GMT

Amid concerns about election housing policies, how can the next Government better address the determinants of health?

Introduction by Croakey: The housing crisis is a critical election issue that is drawing massive public, media and political attention, as the ABC Leaders Debate underscored last night. And yet the policies put forward by the major parties are not only …

Source: Croakey Health Media - Left-wing
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Governor & Lt Governor prioritize EEO certification

Governor Pula and Lt. Governor Pulu are taking decisive steps to enhance workforce development within the American Samoa Government (ASG), as part of their commitment to fostering a well-trained and equitable public service environment. A press release …

Source: Talanei - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Vermont medical center must pay physician $1.15M for disability suit

A jury ruled that Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center violated Vermont’s disability discrimination law when it fired Misty Blanchette Porter, MD, in 2017, awarding her $1.125 million in damages, InDepthNH.org reported April 14. What happened? Dr. …

Source: Becker's ASC Review - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Woman cop told to take testosterone to sound more authoritative, N.J. lawsuit says

A former Saddle River police officer has filed a lawsuit against the borough and its police department, alleging she was wrongfully fired after enduring months of gender and disability discrimination, along with racism, harassment and retaliation. Maryan …

Source: NJ.com - New Jersey - Center-left
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Families say school civil rights investigations have stalled after federal cuts

Amy Cupp hugs her daughter, G, for a portrait in her home in northern Indiana. G is 12 and has multiple disabilities. Cupp has filed a federal complaint over G's treatment in school but says the process stalled after President Trump's cuts to the U …

Source: NPR - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Second female cop sues Saddle River Police Department citing bias

The officer was accused of 'PMS-ing' and told to 'take testosterone to lower her voice,' the complaint says. SADDLE RIVER — A female former officer has filed a complaint against the borough's Police Department, citing harassment and a …

Source: The North Jersey Record - New Jersey - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

In good hands: Bankston and Sans-Arc Studio put collaboration to the test

In a landscape where quantity often challenges quality, partnerships with genuine purpose and cultural resonance will be the ones that continue to stand out. Furthermore, it appears the rise of cross-industry partnerships has reshaped the way consumers …

Source: Indesignlive - Pending
Published on Apr 16, 2025

School’s in session for SCOTUS: 3 K-12 cases to watch in April

After a relatively light education docket last year, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to play a heavy role in K-12 this year. So far in 2025, the court has already heard a case that could alter the future of the popular E-rate program, which provides …

Source: K-12 Dive - Neutral
Published on Apr 16, 2025

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Remote Employee Who Did Not Reside or Work in Minnesota Is Not Protected by the ...

A three-judge panel of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently issued a decision in Kuklenski v. Medtronic USA, Inc., No. 24-1310 (8th Cir. Apr. 9, 2025), finding that the definition of “employee” in the Minnesota Human Rights Act …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 15, 2025

DHMC Found Liable in Doctor Termination Lawsuit

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org Former fertility specialist Dr. Misty Blanchette Porter is now owed $1.125 million after a jury found that Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center broke Vermont’s disability discrimination law when it fired her in 2017. But the …

Source: InDepth NH - New Hampshire - Pending
Published on Apr 14, 2025

Michigan parents of students with disabilities feel ‘hopeless’ as civil rights cases remain in limbo

This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. There was a time …

Source: Michigan Public - Michigan - Public Broadcaster
Published on Apr 14, 2025

No Disability? No Problem! Appeals Court Green-Lights ADA Claim for Back Pay

The cost of violating ADA rules about medical inquiries and exams can get potentially steep. It may include back pay – even if the employee never claimed to have a disability. That may seem counterintuitive, to say the least – but here’s how it could (and …

Source: HR Morning - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Lizzo Lost Will To Live After Being Accused By Former Dancers

Lizzo revealed she collapsed from a panic attack after returning to Los Angeles in October 2023 as the weight of a lawsuit. Lizzo suffered a panic attack and spiraled into depression after returning to Los Angeles in October 2023. Her bout with mental …

Source: AllHipHop - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Jury awards former Dartmouth Health fertility doctor $1.1 million in damages

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center seen from the air on Dec. 9, 2017. Photo by Charles Hatcher/Valley NewsBURLINGTON — After deliberating for nearly 20 hours over three days, a U.S. District Court jury awarded $1.125 million in damages this week to a …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Fight For Social Security Is Part of a Larger Racial Agenda

April 13, 2025 8:20 am | 3 min read Photo via Sixth Circuit upon the signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act | Columbia County Observer graphic By Andrew Moss | PeaceVoice As millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and other beneficiaries try to …

Source: Columbia County Observer - Florida - Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2025

What the story of an ancient one-legged man can teach us about inclusion

Growing up, Scott Avery showed no signs of hearing loss. His life as "the deaf guy" began at 13, with a trip to the principal's office. "I'm walking down going, 'OK, what am I getting stitched up for now?'" he recalled. …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:21 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: The Law on Bona Fide Acquirers Is a Crucial Step Toward Legal and Investment Stability

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12089, which strengthens the protection of the rights of bona fide acquirers of property. In particular, property can no longer be …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 08:16 GMT

Niu Technologies Ranks First in China’s Two-Wheeler Segment in S&P Global ESG Rankings

BEIJING, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Niu Technologies (“NIU”, or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: NIU), the world’s leading provider of smart urban mobility solutions, today announced significant advancements in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Media, Advertising & PR ...

Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:43 GMT

Nancy Hicks Marshall to Present A Dry Hate at L.A. Times Festival of Books 2025

A Gripping Legal Thriller Exposing Power, Corruption, and Immigration Politics in Arizona LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and attorney Nancy Hicks Marshall will showcase her powerful novel, "A Dry …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 06:30 GMT

ArcelorMittal publishes its 2024 Sustainability Report

17 April 2025, 08:30 CET ArcelorMittal (‘the Company’) has today published its 2024 Sustainability Report (‘the report’), which can be accessed here. The report provides an update on the progress made in 2024 on the Company’s most material sustainability …

Distribution channels: Energy Industry, Media, Advertising & PR ...

Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:20 GMT

Human rights in English and Welsh courts – the Universal Periodic Review

Every four and a half years, a state will participate in the United Nations ‘Universal Periodic Review’ (UPR). The state’s human rights situation is reviewed by its peers – other states – in an interactive dialogue. Unlike other international human rights …

Distribution channels: Law
Published on April 17, 2025 - 05:00 GMT

WISeKey, SEALSQ, OISTE Foundation, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Unite to Launch HUMAN-AI-T, a Global ...

WISeKey, SEALSQ, OISTE Foundation, and the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Unite to Launch HUMAN-AI-T, a Global Initiative to Embed Humanity into Artificial Intelligence UNAOC AI for #OneHumanity: Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Geneva, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other violence and to provide them with …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …

Distribution channels: Politics

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:23 GMT

CSI condemns Holy Week massacre of Christians in Nigeria

A team from Christian Solidarity International was on the ground in Nigeria as the killings unfolded ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 13, Palm Sunday, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Politics ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Androscoggin Bank – Leading the Way in Sustainable Banking

LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Androscoggin Bank has partnered with Acumen Media and CNBC to debut “Banking on Change,” a compelling short film that highlights the transformative potential of sustainable banking …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:21 GMT

Autism Acceptance Month Shines at Jay Nolan's Vibrant 'Picnic in the Park' Celebration

Families with children with disabilities enjoyed a day of fun, community, and support thanks to local sponsors and Jay Nolan Community Services LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Sunday, April 13, 2025, Jay …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

ACTOR DANNY ARROYO BRINGS NOTORIOUS LA OUTLAW TIBURCIO VÁSQUEZ TO LIFE ON THE WILD WEST CHRONICLES

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor Danny Arroyo is making waves this awards season with his compelling portrayal of the notorious California outlaw Tiburcio Vásquez, now on the Emmy ballot for Outstanding …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:44 GMT

Dr. Jamal H. Bryant and The JHB Movement to Host Strategic Town Hall Revealing the Next Phase of the TargetFast Movement

STONECREST, GA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As national momentum continues to build around the TargetFast movement, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church and founder of The JHB …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

A Season of Shared Hope: Eric Malley Offers a Reflective Easter and Passover Message for All

Both Easter and Passover call us to remember the past, celebrate the present, and look forward with hope to a future shaped by justice, compassion, and freedom. WEST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Easter and …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

NextGen Welcomes Veteran Fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft to Digital Team

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NextGen Fundraising has announced the addition of veteran fundraiser Bruce Duesterhoeft as Senior Director, Digital Services. Bruce has spent a career spanning more than …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

ICCU and Stukent Announce Renewed Commitment to Expand Financial Literacy Across the West

ICCU and Stukent expand their partnership to bring free, hands-on financial literacy tools to 500K students across the western U.S. POCATELLO, ID, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICCU and Stukent®, a leading edtech provider …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:42 GMT

Yilin Chen Announces New Film Projects to Amplify Women's Voices and Promote Gender Equity in Global Cinema

Film producer Yilin Chen launches socially driven projects that spotlight women's stories while advancing inclusive growth in the global film industry LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Film producer Yilin …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Caretech Leads the Way in Inclusive In-Home Care for All Ages

Serving All of Nebraska and Beyond, Caretech Champions Personalized Care for Every Stage of Life OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Caretech, a trusted name in home care founded in Omaha, NE, is proud to be one of the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

CAN Launches 'Defining Consent' Video for Weinstein and Diddy Jurors

And All Jurors Everywhere! NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The word “consent” appears 162 times in New York’s Penal Code. But this pivotal word that jurors rely on to determine guilt or innocence for crimes such …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Middle Eastern Artist Yousef Al Omani lends his soulful voice to "Why Oh Why"

Yousef Al Omani lends his voice to a powerful global call for unity with the stirring anthem 'Why Oh Why'. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Middle Eastern superstar Yousef Al Omani lends his iconic voice …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 09:26 GMT

The World Medical Association welcomes progress on the Global Pandemic Agreement

WMA commends the dedicated efforts of Member States of the World Health Organization over the past three years to negotiate the Global Pandemic Agreement FERNEY VOLTAIRE, FRANCE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Medical Association …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:00 GMT

4th Annual International Urs Mubarak Commemorates the Life and Legacy of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani

LAHORE, PAKISTAN, PAKISTAN, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 4th Annual Urs Shareef commemorating the passing of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani (mercy of Allah upon him) was held in Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday, April 6, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Human Rights ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:05 GMT

Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 - facts and figures

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other violence and to provide them with …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 15, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

North Carolina's House Bill 780 – 'The Good Dad Act' – Set to Launch July 1, 2025

A nationwide movement is well underway! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces the upcoming implementation of North Carolina House Bill 780, known as the "Good Dad Act,…

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 22:21 GMT

Powerhouses for Progress: Adrienne Maloof and Kristen Dahlgren Host “It’s Up to Us” Women’s Health Benefit

The first “It’s Up to Us” Women’s Health Benefit unites survivors, scientists & stars to fast-track a breast cancer vaccine & fight for healthcare equity. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 17:50 GMT

PuLSE Institute's Economic Justice Push Reflects in President Tina Patterson's Work in Georgetown Poverty Law Journal

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since its founding several years ago, the mission of The PuLSE Institute, a national and independent anti-poverty think tank headquartered in Detroit, has been to address issues of …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

True Vet Solutions Named Official Veteran Affairs Partner of the New York Mavericks

A strategic partnership developed to support and empower veterans across the region NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- True Vet Solutions has officially been named the Veteran Benefits Partner of the New York …

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