National Orgin Discrimination

Accused of favoring Hispanics, employer pays $200K

A California-based ice cream company will pay $200,000 and take other steps to settle a lawsuit that accused it of engaging in national origin discrimination by illegally favoring Hispanic job applicants over others. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Fresno-based Helados La Tapatia, which produces Mexican-style desserts. The agency’s suit accused the […]

by Tom D'Agostino

April 15, 2021

suit said employers discouraged others from applying

Is teasing employee about their accent national origin bias? Court says yes

Can mild teasing result in a hostile work environment? In the case of one Croatian employee, yes. Here’s how the 11th Circuit weighed in on the issue. Mocking, rude behavior Rajko Dugandzic worked for Nike when he began to have issues with his direct supervisor. Dugandzic’s manager would frequently mock his accent in front of […]

by Rachel Mucha

May 4, 2020