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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

California Federal Court Dismisses ADA and California Unruh Act Claims Against Franchisor

Lathrop GPM on 5/5/2025

A federal court in California granted Dunkin’ Donuts’ motion to dismiss claims by customers alleging that a surcharge for non-dairy substitutes in beverages discriminated against customers with lactose intolerance and milk...more

Not So FAST: FAST Recovery Act on Pause until 2024 Referendum - Updated

Fox Rothschild LLP on 12/23/2022

On Labor Day, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act), which authorized the California Department of Industrial Relations to create a Fast Food Council...more

FAST Recovery Act Signed by California’s Governor

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 9/6/2022

On September 5, 2022, California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 257, titled the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act, or the “FAST Recovery Act.” AB 257 establishes a Fast Food Council comprised of fast food...more

Franchise Litigation Rising Over Dietary Considerations

Lewitt Hackman on 9/5/2017

Rising concerns over food sourcing and preparation is leading to more and more litigation for restaurants and franchises. Most of the lawsuits claim discrimination, which makes sense as many dietary strictures are rooted...more

Disabling Code: Franchisors Should Ensure Digital Properties Are Accessible

Lewitt Hackman on 8/17/2017

Are we still in the dawn of the digital age, or have we moved on to mid-morning yet? Only time, and your company's web site and applications, will tell. Unfortunately, when it comes to website accessibility, it is still...more

Motel 6 Sued By EEOC for Pregnancy Discrimination

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 9/1/2016

New Orleans Motel Placed Employee on Unwanted Leave of Absence, Federal Agency Charges - NEW ORLEANS - G6 Hospitality, dba Motel 6, unlawfully placed a pregnant employee on leave solely because of the fact that she was...more

Hospitality Industry Law Newsletter

Buchalter on 7/8/2016

Who Are My Employees? The legal landscape for employers is changing. Led by the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”), there is a growing trend to hold employers accountable, not only for their own employees, but...more

That is SO last week - August 2015 #5

Zelle LLP on 8/31/2015

That infamous Ashley Madison data became searchable last week. Spouses, friends, and employers can now search the data to see if they know anyone who registered with the site. This development caused some to wonder if an...more

Fifth Circuit Allows Title VII Suit Against Franchisor to Proceed Even Though It Was Not Named in EEOC Charge

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 10/6/2014

In order to sue under Title VII, plaintiffs must first file an administrative charge of discrimination against their employer with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In many cases, the charge misnames the actual...more

Popeye's Chicken Franchisee to Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discirmination Lawsuit

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission... on 9/5/2014

Longview Fast Food Restaurant Refused to Hire HIV-Positive Applicant Despite His Qualifications, Federal Agency Charged - TYLER, Texas - Famous Chicken of Shreveport, L.L.C. a Popeye's Chicken franchisee, has agreed to...more

Six Lessons for Franchisors on Avoiding Liability Under Title VII

Baker Donelson on 8/15/2013

Restaurant franchisor Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (BWW) and Buffalo Wild Wings International Inc. were sued in Arizona's federal district court on charges of Title VII violations....more

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