By: Sam Mukiibi, Associate in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group A third former employee of Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has accused the college of racial discrimination and retaliation. Former English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, Shantell Colebrooke, has filed a charged with the EEOC contending that she was fired not only because she [...]
By: Sam Mukiibi, Associate in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group The Interfraternity Council, known as the IFC, has instituted a new requirement among fraternity members at The George Washington University. Chapters are now required to attend sexual assault training. These educational workshops, led by activist group Students Against Sexual Assault, are required courses for 80% of [...]
By: Sam Mukiibi, Associate in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group An $18 million discrimination settlement between the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and video game company Activision Blizzard is close to receiving judicial approval after the presiding judge indicated she was likely to accept the deal with minor modifications. The EEOC’s investigation and lawsuit alleges that Activism violated [...]
By: Sam Mukiibi, Associate in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group A new lawsuit filed against Google alleges racial bias against Black employees along with promoting a hostile work environment. The plaintiff, who is seeking class certification, accuses the search engine giant of systemic, race-based discrimination against herself and other Black employees. The complaint alleges that the [...]
By: Sam Mukiibi, Associate in G&E’s Civil Rights Practice Group According to documents from Auburn University’s Title IX office, the dean of the University’s pharmacy school was found to be responsible for sexually harassing a student. The student reported Dean Richard Hansen to the Title IX office after he allegedly harassed her at an off-campus bar [...]
