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The government has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the owners of a Best Western hotel in Northern Virginia, charging that they would employ only Hispanic maids.

Tomas — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:58:45 +0000

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Commissioner Constance Barker of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission brought her campaign against sexual assaults on female Hispanic migrant farm workers to Birmingham on Wednesday.

Tomas — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:24:39 +0000

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EEOC Says Construction Firm Subjected Latino Workers to Ethnic Epithets – Ceisel Masonry in Illinois

Tomas — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:23:48 +0000

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EEOC Forms Federal Hispanic Work Group

tomasz — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:04:13 +0000

"The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the formation of a partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to launch a Hispanic Work Group examining the community's concerns about federal sector employment, including leadership development, hiring, and retention.

"The federal government must tap into the valuable resources provided by the Hispanic community, the most rapidly expanding population in America," said EEOC Chair Naomi C. Earp. "The work group will examine innovative ways to tackle the issues and obstacles confronted by this diverse community. We are proud to partner in this endeavor with SSA, one of the federal leaders in the employment of Hispanic individuals.""

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Jury award of over $1 million to Latina farm worker upheld by Ninth Circuit

Tomas — Thu, 08 May 2008 18:07:59 +0000

"A jury verdict in favor of the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and farm worker Olivia Tamayo has been affirmed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a sexual harassment and reprisal lawsuit against Coalinga, California-based Harris Farms, the EEOC announced April 25, 2008. Harris Farms is one of the largest integrated farming operations in the Central San Joaquin Valley.

At trial, a jury found Harris Farms liable for sexual harassment, retaliation and constructive discharge. Tamayo was awarded over $1,000,000, including attorney's fees for her private lawyer, on her federal and state law discrimination claims."

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The 2008 Diversity Inc Top 10 Companies for Latinos

Tomas — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:02:23 +0000

"What makes a Latino join a particular company--and stay there and flourish? Find out how these companies create a culture of inclusion for ALL of their employees, which puts them on this specialty list.

Consider these points of comparison:

* Eighteen percent of their new hires were Latinos, compared with a Top 50 average of 12 percent. The U.S. Latino work-force participation rate is 12 percent, according to the EEOC"

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Suspended Local reporter, Rebecca Aguilar Hires Clouse Dunn Khoshbin – Texas employment lawyers

Tomas — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:52:34 +0000

"Steve Kardell, Dallas Texas employment lawyer, recently filed a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (”EEOC”) on behalf of local reporter, Rebecca Aguilar. Ms. Aguilar had worked for a local Fox station, KDFW-TV, for fourteen years when KDFW management suspended her over an alleged controversial interview, just two weeks after Ms. Aguilar was awarded Broadcast Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. KDFW later terminated Ms. Aguilar’s employment, purportedly because of the controversial interview, however, Mr. Kardell’s investigation has revealed that news management, in fact, retaliated against Ms. Aguilar for advocating change inside the newsroom.

Ms. Aguilar has a documented history of complaining about her employer’s treatment of minority members. “I’m confident the EEOC will uncover what our investigation has unveiled. Fox 4 wanted my client to advocate change in the community through her reports, but to keep silent in improving working conditions in the newsroom,” says Mr. Kardell.

Ms. Aguilar contacted employment lawyers at Clouse Dunn Khoshbin LLP for help in resolving the dispute with her former employer. To discuss this matter, please contact Steve Kardell at 214.220.3888 or steve@cdklawyers.com.

About Steve Kardell

Mr. Kardell specializes in litigating complex employment issues, board of directors liability for employment practices, executive malfeasance and corporate ethics terminations, and has been quoted on executive termination cases in Forbes, Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times and other national publications."

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Rebecca Aguilar is fighting back – Dallas reporter

Tomas — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:48:41 +0000

"It's official: Fired Fox-4 reporter Rebecca Aguilar has gone to war with her former station.

Her lawyer issued a press release this afternoon saying Ms. Aguilar wasn't fired for an overly aggressive interview but rather for advocating for unspecified changes at the TV station. She filed a grievance with the EEOC today."

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Blogante Headlines for Thursday – November 29th, 2007

Tomas — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 02:46:20 +0000

With so much 'data' or pages HispanicTips can be a bit overwhelming, so I have made it a little easier to drill down to find the info you are looking for. What am I talking about? For example you can see all of the immigration stories I have posted from any state, say Colorado. In case you don't remember, I have been working on making the state, metro and subject pages more useful by adding content such as maps and news automatically pulled from various sources. (Most of these pages have a Google PageRank of 5 or 6) For example Colorado or Los Angeles now have local interactive Google maps and 'Hispanic' news from local papers and other web sources. Some state pages also have links to subject posts found in that state like California Latinas news or Colorado Hispanic Media news. Subject pages like Business or Politics have all of this except for the interactive maps. Instead they have a map of the US so you can click on any state and see all the Business news for that state like Florida for example. I am still in the process of rolling this out so you won't see it on every page yet but I had to share it with you because at least to me it just seems cool. Oh before I forget again, I wanted to thank all of you, my regular readers, for spending some small part of your day with HispanicTips. - Gracias, Tomás

Top Stories --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Immigrant who helped boy in US desert said he thought of own kids

Venezuela’s President Chavez accuses CNN of inciting his assassination

Learning the Language: Presidential Candidates’ Views on Bilingual Education

Roberto Lovato: No Laughing Matter: Anti-Latino Humor Has Entered the Mainstream

Consulates struggle with health care issues

English-Only Showdown - (should charities and other employers be protected from federal lawsuits over their English-only policies? - EEOC related)

Arizonans generally support the concept of local police officers enforcing federal immigration laws, but their support is fractured deeply along political and racial lines.

Language Speaks Volumes to Latinos Online - (English-speaking Hispanics embrace technology at higher rates than those who prefer Spanish)

My Picks (Tomás' handpicked hispanic highlights) --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Linda Alvarez Became 1st Latina To Anchor English-Language L.A. Weekday Newscast - signing off

San Francisco ID program: Legitimizing illegal immigration

2008 candidates need to be pressed on illegal immigration

Kaplan University Dean Shares Insights On Hiring And Retaining Latino Talent - With the Latino population booming and Boomers retiring, it’s critical for companies to develop a Latino talent strategy, according to Robert Rodriguez, Ph.D.

What’s the Spanish for ‘That was the wrong ad’? - Fort Worth

Hispanic unity offers ‘determined mother’ ticket to better life - Hollywood, Florida

NASCAR scours racing landscape for minority drivers

Eye Openers --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts

Patrol arrests immigrants with long rap sheets - Yuma, Arizona

Americans risky for Mexican hookers

Romney Supports Letting All Cubans Migrate To U.S.

The Immigrant University: Assessing the Dynamics of Race, Major and Socioeconomic Characteristics at the University of California

Hispanic tradition in state Senate leadership - Denver

Mestizaje: Making our racial categories obsolete

Salt Lake’s taco-cart rules unfair? - Hispanic group sees signs of discrimination

Irving mom’s dilemma: dad deported, kids ‘are from here’ - Texas

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Spanish government report paints grim picture of global warming

Did You Know --» view the latest 50 headlines or 25 excerpts.

Only 6% of New York’s State Troopers are Hispanic

51% of Mexican-American women between the ages of 40 and 59 were classified as obese, compared with 39% of non-Hispanic white women

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McCain: Not everyone here illegally should be deported

Learning the Language: Presidential Candidates’ Views on Bilingual Education

2008 candidates need to be pressed on illegal immigration

Romney Supports Letting All Cubans Migrate To U.S.

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Mexican markets jump on U.S. interest rate view

SIVOO and VOY Plaza Partner to Distribute Popular Latino Entertainment Content

Univision Audience Growth in Sharp Contrast to English-Language Network Declines

Kaplan University Dean Shares Insights On Hiring And Retaining Latino Talent - With the Latino population booming and Boomers retiring, it’s critical for companies to develop a Latino talent strategy, according to Robert Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Ricardo Alvarez Named President and CEO of Castro Cheese

Jacuzzi Hires Michelle Cervantez to Spearhead Marketing Efforts

Salt Lake’s taco-cart rules unfair? - Hispanic group sees signs of discrimination

English-Only Showdown - (should charities and other employers be protected from federal lawsuits over their English-only policies? - EEOC related)

Univision Radio Applauds Arbitron’s Decision to Delay Rollout of Portable People Meter (PPM) Measurement

Health Plans Target Hispanic, Latino Communities Via the Internet

GE Hispanic Forum to Host U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez at Discussion of the Benefits of Global Trade

RTM&J(R) Helps Get Your HISPANIC-ON(TM)! - RTM&J Hires Hispanic Marketing Pioneer – Launches Hispanic Initiative

Tucson Hispanic chamber names new president - Maricela Solis de Kester

Language Speaks Volumes to Latinos Online - (English-speaking Hispanics embrace technology at higher rates than those who prefer Spanish)

Mega TV Channel 22 and Palm Beach’s WBWP Channel 57 Announce Groundbreaking Programming Agreement

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Depende ‘vida de Betty’ de los huelguistas

Azúcar Moreno se separa temporalmente

Fobia presenta nuevo disco - “Fobia XX”

Eduardo Santamarina Determined to Get Back With Ex

Hot and spicy films, Latino style - the 11th International Latino Film Festival in Marin, California

Roberto Lovato: No Laughing Matter: Anti-Latino Humor Has Entered the Mainstream

From Pistolera, a danceable beat with a political edge

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It’s Time Texas Latinos Hold John Cornyn Accountable for His Actions (Latina Lista)

Chavez Breaks Ties With Colombia

Los Angeles Lotto Scam Targets Spanish-speaking Residents

Latino libraries turning the page - New York

‘La Bienvenida’ event helps Latino campus groups provide welcome - University of Nevada, Reno

Hispanic College Fund Announces Partnership with Aguila Youth Leadership Institute

Kids Count reveals increase in Hispanic students - Rhode Island

Reaching Out To Hispanics in Central Illinois

Jones County auxiliary deputy accused of robbing Hispanic motorists - Mississippi

Veteran Journalists and Diversity Experts Focus on Immigration and Migration Trends at Dec. 4 Think Tank

Orioles shore up Latino presence - Baltimore

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English-Only Showdown – (should charities and other employers be protected from federal lawsuits over their English-only policies? – EEOC related)

Tomas — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:17:07 +0000

"Should the Salvation Army be able to require its employees to speak English? You wouldn't think that's controversial. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is holding up a $53 billion appropriations bill funding the FBI, NASA and Justice Department solely to block an attached amendment, passed by both the Senate and House, that protects the charity and other employers from federal lawsuits over their English-only policies.
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The U.S. used to welcome immigrants while at the same time encouraging assimilation. Since 1906, for example, new citizens have had to show "the ability to read, write and speak ordinary English." A century later, this preference for assimilation is still overwhelmingly popular. A new Rasmussen poll finds that 87% of voters think it "very important" that people speak English in the U.S., with four out of five Hispanics agreeing. And 77% support the right of employers to have English-only policies, while only 14% are opposed."

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B&H to Pay $4.3M to Settle Suit Alleging Pay Bias Against Latinos – New York

Tomas — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:50:15 +0000

"B&H Foto and Electronics Corp. has agreed to pay $4.3 million to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint alleging the company violated federal law by discriminating against Hispanic workers.

The EEOC's lawsuit, filed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, alleged that B&H paid Hispanic workers in its warehouses less than non-Hispanic workers and failed to promote them or provide them health benefits based on their national origin."

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Marketplace: Hispanic or Latino? Fill in the blank

Tomas — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:45:38 +0000

"The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been sending out a little extra work to millions of Americans this month... The EEOC is the government agency that investigates claims of workplace discrimination -- to help do that, every year the EEOC sends out surveys on race and ethnicity. And this time around, there's something new: After 40 years, the box that used to say simply "Hispanic" has been changed to "Hispanic or Latino." We sent Marketplace's Dan Grech out from behind the America's Desk at WLRN to find out what's in a name."

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Caesars Palace to pay US$850,000 over sex harassment

Tomas — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:29:58 +0000

"Las Vegass iconic Caesars Palace resort casino will pay US$850,000 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC, the agency said Monday. The EEOC alleged in a suit filed in April 2005 that several mainly Hispanic women working in the resorts kitchen were the victims of "repeated and sometimes severe" sexual harassment, a statement said."

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EEOC sues Toys R Us for discrimination – Washington state

Tomas — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 14:21:31 +0000

"A Hispanic employee at the Toys R Us store in Puyallup was subject to harassment and discrimination before he was fired, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The Hispanic sales associate, Gregorio Martinez, was the target of racist remarks and discrimination, according to the EEOC lawsuit filed in the Federal District Court of the Western District of Washington in Seattle."

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Manpower Inc. Names Cari M. Dominguez to Board of Directors

Tomas — Thu, 03 May 2007 15:32:29 +0000

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Feds sue Salvation Army, say 2 fired for speaking Spanish

Tomas — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:25:06 +0000

"Federal officials have sued the Salvation Army, saying the agency discriminated against two Hispanic employees when it fired them for not learning English. The Boston office of the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission sued the Salvation Army in U.S. District Court in Boston."

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EEOC SUES SALVATION ARMY FOR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HISPANIC EMPLOYEES

Tomas — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:23:37 +0000

Suit Says Organization’s English-Only Rule and English Fluency Requirement Discriminated Against Hispanics BOSTON- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it had sued The Salvation Army for discriminating against two Hispanic employees by requiring them to comply with an English-only policy and imposing an English fluency requirement, even though the employees successfully performed their job duties for at least five years prior to their termination. The EEOC’s lawsuit, Civil Action No. 07-CV-10620, was filed in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts. 1“Under EEOC’s guidelines, an English-only rule violates the law unless the employer can provide a legitimate business justification for forcing employees to stop speaking their native language,” said Estela Díz, trial attorney for the EEOC’s New York District Office. “The Salvation Army presented no such justification.” Requiring employees to speak English where no business necessity exists constitutes national origin discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC filed suit after first attempting to reach a voluntary settlement. The suit seeks monetary relief, an order requiring the company to implement new policies and practices eradicating past discrimination, and a permanent injunction against such offenses in the future. Spencer H. Lewis, Jr., the EEOC’s New York District Director, added, “Employers should carefully scrutinize their English-only policies and English fluency requirements to ensure they are not discriminating against employees on the basis of national origin.” The EEOC is responsible for enforcing the nation’s laws prohibiting employment disÂcrimÂination based on race, color, gender (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, disability and retaliation. Further information about the EEOC is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.

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Nation origin bias suit settlement gives $2.8 million to Latino employees – Texas

Tomas — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:52:55 +0000

"Judge Lee Rosenthal, sitting in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas, granted final approval on January 23, 2006, to the settlement of discrimination claims against Quietflex Manufacturing Company, LP, according to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC. Under the terms of the settlement, Quietflexs insurer will pay $2.8 million to 78 current and former Latino employees. In addition, the company has agreed to implement policies and practices to advance equal employment opportunity."

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EEOC sues U-Haul in Las Vegas for discrimination – Nevada

Tomas — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 17:54:18 +0000

"The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a class-action lawsuit against U-Haul, charging the moving and storage company of discriminating and harassing Hispanic and Filipino workers at a Las Vegas facility. The suit, filed in U-S District Court, alleges that Hispanic mechanics were subjected to a hostile work environment by being subjected to repeated racial epithets and told to "go back to Mexico.""

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Complaint: Firings benefited Hispanics in Charlotte, North Carolina

Tomas — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 12:13:15 +0000

"The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal discrimination complaint against a Charlotte supermarket on Thursday, accusing the store of firing workers because they were not Hispanic. In its complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Charlotte, the EEOC claims that in 2004, Compare Foods fired three longtime employees -- two of whom are black and one white -- from its North Tryon Street store and replaced them with Hispanic workers."

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