State Parks & Rec settles gender- and gay-bias claims
The California Department of Parks and Recreation recently settled a sexual harassment lawsuit brought in August of 2008 by a park ranger who argued that she was harassed and experienced gender and sexual-orientation discrimination during the six years she worked at San Onofre and San Clemente State Beaches.
Employee Accuses Solano County Of Anti-Semitism
A legal fight is brewing between a social worker and the county he works for. A local man says he's proud of his Jewish heritage and proud of his faith. But, he claims because of discrimination he's been experiencing since 2005, he's lost faith in Solano County and now he's suing. CBS13's Ron Jones investigates.
Sex Assault and Violence at KPFA
PFA and Pacifica Foundation faces yet another case alledging violence and discrimination in the workplace. Today MAYA OROZCO, a former administrative and production assistant at KPFA, filed a civil rights lawsuit in Alameda County Superior Court alleging sexual assault, sexual harassment, retaliation, negligent supervision and hiring and wrongful termination against KPFA and Pacifica Foundation. Recurring allegations to Pacifica are refusal to investigate discrimination complaints, refusal to discipline perpetrators, and fostering an environment of impunity.
State of California and PHFE Charged with Sexual Harassment and Obscene Conduct
The State of California and Public Health Foundation Enterprises (PHFE) were served today with a lawsuit by former employee alleging sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation.
Park ranger sues over sexual harrassment
A park ranger has sued the California Department of Parks and Recreation, saying she was harassed and discriminated against during the six years she worked at San Onofre and San Clemente state beaches because of her gender and sexual orientation.
Former KPFA Employee Charges Sex Discrimination
A former KPFA radio employee has filed a sexual discrimination and harassment suit against the station, charging that she was repeatedly harassed by her male supervisor and that station management refused to respond to her complaints and ultimately fired her when she continued to press her concerns.
Threat Level Privacy, Crime and Security Online Obamas Prisoner Dilemma: Reject Torture, Defend Torturers
President Barack Obama finds himself in a quandary of sorts over his public position opposing torture and secret detentions. The new U.S. president has renounced those Bush administration practices, but government lawyers continue to defend the previous administrations top officials accused of authorizing and carrying out those policies.
