What happens when a cherished regional soda brand, known for its cherry-flavored fizz, lands in hot water over a federal lawsuit alleging disability discrimination? In Colfax, North Carolina, Piedmont Cheerwine Bottling Co. faces serious accusations from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
What happens when a casual remark at work ignites a legal firestorm that costs thousands of dollars and tarnishes reputations? In a small pub in Glasgow, a bar manager named Sky Sinclair faced inappropriate comments about her race and appearance, leading to a nearly $17,000 payout in an employment
Imagine a workplace where a single incident during a training session spirals into a federal lawsuit, pitting an employee's claims of discrimination against an employer's defense of policy enforcement, a scenario that unfolded in a North Carolina federal court. In this case, a former UPS
I’m thrilled to sit down with Sofia Khaira, a renowned specialist in diversity, equity, and inclusion, who has dedicated her career to transforming workplace cultures and talent management practices. With her extensive experience in HR, Sofia has been at the forefront of creating inclusive
In today’s hybrid work environment, imagine a scenario where a critical employee dispute hinges on a single email exchange between a manager and a team member about performance issues, only to discover that the email was deleted during a routine device wipe after the employee left the company. The
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare employment, a staggering statistic emerges: nearly 40% of physicians are bound by noncompete agreements that limit their career mobility, drawing sharp scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The agency recently issued warnings to major