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News•Feb 16, 2026
Home Depot Faces Lawsuit Alleging FMLA Retaliation and Race Discrimination
A former Home Depot sales associate in Philadelphia has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the retailer of retaliating for his request for intermittent FMLA leave and of race discrimination. The complaint alleges that a store manager referenced the employee’s epilepsy during a theft investigation and that disciplinary actions intensified after his medical leave request. The suit cites interference with FMLA rights, retaliation, and a Section 1981 claim, seeking damages, reinstatement, and record expungement. Home Depot has not commented, and the case highlights potential liability for HR practices surrounding medical leave.
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 16, 2026
Worker Sues Red Bull, Says HR Brushed Off His Racial Bias Complaints
Former Red Bull sales manager Jywaun Williams filed a federal lawsuit on Feb. 15, alleging he was fired because of his race and for reporting racial bias. Williams claims his supervisor repeatedly used the term “boy,” treated him differently from...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 16, 2026
Burlington Fires 24-Year Employee over 50-Cent Purchase, Faces Age Bias Suit
Long‑time Burlington associate Ana Teixeira, 59, was fired after a 50‑cent purchase triggered a newly revised discount rule. The retailer had altered its associate discount policy five weeks earlier, barring purchases of 25‑cent final markdown items, but failed to notify...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 13, 2026
Federal Court Rules Employee Health Mentions Don't Automatically Trigger ADA Protections
The Eighth Circuit ruled that merely mentioning a medical condition does not automatically trigger ADA protections. In the Stephens case, the court found his heart condition did not constitute a disability because it did not limit his work activities. The...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 13, 2026
Indiana University Wins Case After Firing Employee Who Emailed Executives Complaints
The Seventh Circuit upheld Indiana University’s termination of online instructional designer Jennifer Shirk, who was fired after sending critical emails to senior executives despite having approved FMLA leave and most requested accommodations. The court distinguished retaliation claims from discrimination claims,...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 13, 2026
Editor Sues Emerson Collective for Retaliation After LGBTQ+ Complaint
Emerson Collective, the Laurene Powell Jobs‑founded organization, is being sued by former editor Andrew Giambrone for alleged retaliation after he raised a discrimination complaint over the removal of LGBTQ+ Pride Month content. Giambrone claims the Office of the President deemed...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 13, 2026
Senior Manager Sues Walmart over Alleged Retaliation for Disability Accommodation
A senior Walmart manager, Scott Carrasquillo, filed a federal lawsuit alleging retaliation after requesting disability accommodations following a workplace injury. He claims his supervisor dismissed his injury, issued inaccurate performance reviews, and placed him on a Performance Improvement Plan despite...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 13, 2026
Are Workplaces Overlooking Gen X Employees?
A new Mather Institute report finds Generation X employees are being sidelined despite their unique ability to bridge younger and older workers in multigenerational workplaces. Only 15% of Gen X hold executive roles, lagging behind Millennials, creating a “leapfrog” effect. The report...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
Worker Sues Frito-Lay Alleging HR Dismissed Her Discrimination Complaint
A former Frito‑Lay merchandiser, Diana Truitt, filed a federal lawsuit alleging age and gender discrimination after being denied a higher‑paying co‑lead position in favor of younger male colleagues. When she raised the issue with HR, the complaint was dismissed as...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
AT&T Employee Sues over Explicit Images in Workplace Group Chat
AT&T faces a federal lawsuit from senior specialist Bridgette Tolbert, who alleges a workplace group chat circulated explicit images and sexual innuendos. After reporting the harassment to HR, she claims the company failed to act, and instead subjected her to...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
Judge Forces DC Fire Department to Face Supervisor Sexual Harassment Trial
A federal judge ruled that the sexual harassment allegations brought by DC fire investigator Whitney Ward against her former supervisor can proceed to trial. The court dismissed her discrimination and retaliation claims but allowed the hostile work environment claim to...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Accusing Musk of Scheming to Strip Disability Accommodations
A federal judge in Washington dismissed a lawsuit filed by USDA Equal Employment Specialist Fenyang Ajamu Stewart, who alleged Elon Musk, the department secretary, and senior officials conspired to eliminate his remote‑work accommodation for disabilities and force him out of...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
New York Court Forces Freight Company to Pay for COVID-19 Workplace Death
A New York appellate court ruled that ABF Freight System must pay death benefits after a truck driver died from COVID‑19 contracted at the company’s Brooklyn terminal in 2020. The decision affirms the driver’s death as a work‑related accident under...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
Employer Loses Appeal Ruling on 'Thief' Comments About Ex-Worker to Clients
An Ohio appellate court ruled that a former copier‑services company breached its nondisparagement agreement by calling a ex‑employee a “thief” to prospective clients, overturning a lower court’s reliance on qualified privilege. The decision holds that disparaging remarks unrelated to the...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
Former Walgreens IT Director Sues over Firing After Bias Complaint
Former Walgreens IT director Sachin Sangamnerkar filed a federal lawsuit alleging he was fired after reporting racial and national‑origin discrimination. He claims a hostile work environment intensified following his HR complaint, including micromanagement and exclusion from meetings. The suit cites...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
HR Job Demand Lags 20% Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new SHRM report shows active HR job postings have fallen to 78% of their February 2020 levels, a drop of more than 20%, even as HR employment rose roughly 16% through September 2025. The decline is linked to economic pressure, rapid...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
Worker Sues American Airlines After FMLA Leave Branded 'Timecard Fraud'
Mayra Bonilla, a former American Airlines customer service agent, filed a federal lawsuit alleging the carrier labeled her approved FMLA leave as "timecard fraud" and terminated her after a 30‑minute discrepancy. Bonilla claims she followed an ADA‑coordinated procedure for acute...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 12, 2026
AI Productivity Gains Offset by Rework Costs, Study Finds
Workday’s global study of 3,200 employees reveals that nearly 40% of AI‑driven productivity gains are erased by rework, as staff spend significant time correcting low‑quality outputs. While 77% of workers report faster workflows, roughly 37% of saved time is consumed...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 11, 2026
Report Exposes Hidden Wave of Workplace Misconduct and Weak Accountability
A TalentLMS survey of 1,000 employees reveals a stark gap between perceived safety and actual workplace misconduct. While 71 % feel protected, only 38 % report no incidents in the past year, with incivility, exclusion, physical violence and sexual harassment still common....
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US