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Hooters sued for discrimination by angry employees

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9 months ago

August 27, 2023

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Hooters, the well-known restaurant chain, is currently embroiled in a lawsuit that alleges one of its North Carolina locations discriminated against employees with “dark skin tones”.

The Greensboro, North Carolina Hooters had laid off over 40 employees in March 2020 as a response to the pandemic’s economic impact. However, when the restaurant began rehiring staff in May 2020, the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) asserts that the majority of those recalled were individuals who were White or had lighter skin tones.

The EEOC’s lawsuit further contends that prior to the layoffs triggered by COVID-19, more than half of the Hooters Girls at the establishment were Black or had “dark skin tones.” However, after the May 2020 recall, this percentage reportedly dropped to a mere 8% of the Hooters Girls.

The complaint also alleges that employees with “dark skin tones” faced racial hostility and observed preferential treatment being extended to White employees during their tenure at the restaurant.

Melinda C. Dugas, the regional attorney for the EEOC’s Charlotte District, emphasized the importance of ensuring objective and non-biased criteria when recalling employees from layoffs.

She stated, “When recalling employees from a layoff, it is critical that employers examine their selection criteria to ensure they are objectively verifiable and free from racial bias. Federal law protects employees from race-based decision-making in the terms of employment, including in layoff, recall, and hiring decisions.”

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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12 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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22 hours ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending