Discrimination

Justice Scalia Pens Employee-Friendly Opinion on Retaliation

January 25, 2011

Every employer should be aware of this latest Supreme Court case, especially fashion and entertainment businesses. Discrimination claims, particularly in fashion, is not uncommon. “Federal law bans employers from retaliating against a worker for filing a discrimination claim. But does [...]

#Essence Magazine Hires White Fashion Director #Employment Discrimination #Employment Law #Fashion Law

July 30, 2010

Angela Burt Murray, Essence Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief recently hired a white fashion director, Elliana Placas, to help run its over thirty (30) year old lifestyle publication; targeted primarily at African-American women. Murray’s decision has caused so much consternation and heavy criticism [...]