The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed a volunteer’s application alleging discrimination with respect to employment because of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression contrary to the Human Rights Code (HRC).
On September 24, 2024, the Pittsburgh City Council passed a new ordinance prohibiting discrimination against an individual’s status as a medical marijuana patient.
The DOL announced its AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework website, described as “a new tool designed to support the inclusive use of artificial intelligence in employers’ hiring technology and increase benefits to disabled job seekers.”
The Ninth Circuit might consider whether an entertainment employer’s First Amendment rights provides a strong enough defense in an employment dispute involving off-duty social media posts.
A New York state judge has denied motions to dismiss actor Julia Ormond's claims against a film company, its parent company, and a talent agency based on conduct by film producer Harvey Weinstein, who Ormond alleges assaulted her in December 1995.
