Promotions
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Two Tulsa Chiefs Sue Claiming Gender Discrimination
Two chief officers in the Tulsa Fire Department have filed suit claiming they were passed over for promotion because of…
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Stamford Settles Suit Clearing Way for Promotions
A lawsuit challenging changes to the promotional process within the Stamford Fire Department, has been settled. Lieutenants Kevin Dingle and…
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California Firefighter Sues Alleging Race Discrimination
A California firefighter who was demoted from probationary captain to firefighter engineer, has filed suit alleging race discrimination, retaliation, constructive…
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NJ Firefighter Settles Discrimination Suit for $275k
A New Jersey firefighter who claimed he was subjected to “severe and pervasive” race discrimination culminating in his being passed-over…
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Court Rules Against Alabama Firefighter’s Discrimination Suit
A lawsuit filed by an Alabama firefighter who claims his termination was due to his race and military service, has…
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Atlanta Captain Alleges Gender Discrimination and Retaliation
An Atlanta Fire Captain who was suspended for fifteen days over patient care issues, has filed suit claiming her discipline…
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Lieutenant Seeks Disability Accommodation for Promotional Exam Due to Medical Leave
A Rhode Island fire lieutenant who was on extended sick leave when the department announced a promotional examination for captain,…
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Civil Service Commission Orders Extraordinary Remedy in Promotion Bypass Case
The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission has ordered the promotion of a female firefighter who was bypassed for promotion to captain…
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Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Denial of Retro Pay to District Chiefs
The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the New Orleans Civil Service Commission that denied…
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Maine Investigator Claims Retaliation and Gender Discrimination
An investigator with the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office has filed suit claiming he was denied a promotion in retaliation…
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Norfolk Race Discrimination Case Fails But Suit May Proceed on Retaliation Claims
A race discrimination and retaliation lawsuit filed by captain with the Norfolk Fire Department will proceed on the retaliation claims,…
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Oregon Firefighters Allege Discrimination and Retaliation
Three firefighters with the City of Hillsboro, Oregon, have filed suit claiming they have been the victims of discrimination, hostile…
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California Captain Claims Age Discrimination & Retaliation
A California fire captain who was passed over for promotion to battalion chief has filed suit claiming age discrimination and…
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Court Rules FDNY First Amendment Suit Can Proceed
A US District Court judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by an FDNY deputy assistant chief who was…
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