Seek Damages for All Women Athletes for Past Violations, Equality in the Future Nineteen former members of UC Davis’s recently-eliminated female equestrian team filed a sex discrimination class action against the school today for discriminating against all its female student-athletes by depriving them of equal athletic financial aid in violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, seeks to make … [Read more...]
California Lutheran University Agrees to Reinstate Women’s Lacrosse Team, Conduct Gender Equity Review, Ensure Compliance with Title IX
California Lutheran University (“CLU”) has agreed to reinstate its women’s lacrosse team, have an independent Title IX expert conduct a gender equity review, and ensure its varsity intercollegiate athletic program is complying with Title IX.Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination at all educational institution receiving federal funds.Shea Simpson, an incoming junior on the women’s lacrosse team said: “Two months ago, … [Read more...]
Fighting for Fairness: Female Athletes Take a Stand Against Title IX Violations at Concordia University Irvine
At a time when college athletics programs increasingly prioritize revenue-generating sports like men’s football and basketball, the fight to protect opportunities for female athletes has never been more critical. A recent class action lawsuit against Concordia University Irvine (CUI) underscores the importance of holding schools accountable to Title IX—the landmark federal law requiring gender equity in education, including athletics. Speaking with an experienced Title IX attorney is often the … [Read more...]
How to Report Workplace Harassment: Men File Over 16% of Sexual Harassment Claims
The #metoo movement inspired a groundswell of reporting on sexual harassment, with more than 100 high-profile men facing allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior.Nearly half of women say they have experienced some form of sexual harassment at least once, according to The New York Times; our renewed focus on the subject is well-founded. However, there’s another important aspect to remember when workers report workplace harassment: Men can be victims of sexual harassment, too. … [Read more...]
California Fair Pay Act: New Laws Target Racial Pay Gap and Historical Wage Discrimination
One year ago, California made groundbreaking amendments to its Fair Pay Act as issues of pay equity and the gender pay gap rose to national prominence. Now, two new amendments to the California Fair Pay Act will extend the law’s coverage to address race- and ethnicity-based wage inequity and attempt to undo the effects of decades of pay discrimination. One amendment, Senate Bill 1063, makes it a criminal misdemeanor for an employer to pay employees of one race or ethnicity less than it pays … [Read more...]