Dillard’s to Pay $900,000 for Failure to Advertise Management Positions, Failure to Hire Black Interns, Among Other Unlawful Conduct

Dillard’s, Inc., a well-known department store chain based out of Little Rock, Arkansas, will pay $900,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the EEOC for alleged failure to promote African American employees based on race.  The EEOC also alleged that Dillard’s discriminated in its intern-selection process based on race. In its suit against the company,… Read More

Do I have a case for retaliation against my Alabama Employer?

Employers in Alabama with more than 15 employees are subject to the anti-retaliation provisions of Title VII.  Under Title VII, an employer may not fire, demote, harass or otherwise “retaliate” against an individual for filing a charge of discrimination, participating in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposing discrimination.   To establish a retaliation claim under Title… Read More