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Supreme Court’s New Affirmative Action RULES Applied To Uphold Race-Based Promotions In Chicago Police Department

City Attorney’s Dual Role Before Disciplinary Board Voids Discipline

Officer Allowed To Sue Department After Fourth Unsuccessful Termination

Department Does Not Take Prompt Action To Remedy Discrimination; $250,000 Verdict Upheld

Firefighter Wins $1.2 Million In Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Sexually-Harassing Deputy Loses Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Employer Not Allowed To Transfer Deputy From Swing Shift Because of Attitude

Ambiguous E-Mail Message Results In Lost Grievance Due To Timeliness Defect

Transit Police Department Is Neither Federal Nor State Agency

Officer Not Entitled To Employer Defense In Civil Lawsuit Arising Out Of Dispute With Neighbor

Officer Does Not Have Standing To Challenge Discharge In Court

Tribal Police Officer Has No Right To Bring Federal Lawsuit Challenging Discharge

Arbitrator Reinstates Deputy With Full Back Pay Because Of Lack Of Notice Of Specific Reasons for Discipline

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Testing Process “Fair And Equitable” Since Resource Materials Permitted For All Candidates

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