Former employees of the San Diego Wave have filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and harassment, marking a significant legal action in the sports industry. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a lawsuit against the South Bend, Indiana police department, claiming that its physical and written entrance exams violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The DOJ's complaint highlights that 84% of white applicants passed the written test, compared to only 63% of Black applicants, while the physical test saw an 84% pass rate for males versus 47% for females. In another legal matter, a former executive director of Outfest has sued the organization for defamation, harassment, and discrimination, amid claims of a troubling pattern of self-dealing. Additionally, the restaurant Canlis in Seattle has settled a class-action lawsuit related to violations of the Seattle Wage Theft Ordinance for $1.5 million. These cases reflect ongoing issues of discrimination and workplace fairness across various sectors.
After a season of upheaval and internal conflict, Outfest has been sued by its former executive director for defamation, harassment and discrimination. https://t.co/9QuvhAJPRW
Biden Justice Department sues South Bend, Indiana over “discriminatory” police entrance exam. The DOJ alleges that the written test was too hard for Blacks and the physical fitness test was too hard for women. Follow: @AFpost https://t.co/o8sM6CvI1c
Canlis settles lawsuit for $1.5 million https://t.co/KhEM0Tv0xC