Methuen (MA) Firefighter Gender Discrimination Suit Goes to Mediation
The city will enter into mediation this month with attorneys representing Methuen’s first female firefighter as both sides work to settle a $2.75 million discrimination lawsuit.
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Lawsuit Alleges ‘Frat-Boy’ Atmosphere at MI Fire Department
Two years after her resignation, Jackson’s first female firefighter is suing the city for workplace and gender discrimination.
Former Firefighter Sues CA County Over Colleague’s Alleged Homophobic Behavior
A former firefighter is suing Los Angeles County, alleging he was discriminated against over his disability and endured his co-worker's homophobic harassment in the workplace.
Kansas City (MO) Set to Pay $1.3M in Discrimination Case Involving Lesbian Firefighter
A 61-year-old Kansas City firefighter and paramedic says she was subjected to years of mistreatment and abuse from male coworkers and her superiors.
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CA Firefighter Suspended for Off-Duty Racist Remarks in Social Media Video
A video of an Alameda County firefighter directing racist comments to a driver during a heated exchange has been circulating on social media.
Discrimination, Diversity, and Harassment: A Legal Primer for Fire Department Leadership
Harassment and discrimination coupled with the lack of inclusion are the most litigated issues in the fire and EMS services with the most costly payout.
Podcast: Fire Service Court: Discrimination and Harassment
Attorney and retired deputy fire chief John K. Murphy offers a legal primer for fire departments on discrimination and harassment.
Discrimination, Diversity, and Harassment: A Legal Primer for Fire Department Leadership
Fire service leaders must adopt strong positions and policies to counter any "employee fires" that it encounters, writes John K. Murphy.
Live from FDIC: Fire Service Court
John K. Murphy, Chip Comstock, Brad Pinsky, and Dave Dodson survey some ways fire departments get into legal troubles, discrimination, safety, and more.
Commentary: ‘The N-Word,’ Firefighters, and Free Speech
John K. Murphy reviews a recent case involving racial slurs and what the implications are for both discourse and the fire service as exemplars.
APS Radio: Sexual Harassment in the Firehouse
Jim Burneka talks with Stephanie White from Fairfax Local 2068 and Mitch Nason from Prince William County Local 2598 about fire service sexual harassment.
Words Matter: Mere Utterance Is Not Offensive
John K. Murphy offers his thoughts on how members of the fire service can use words to harm or heal.
