Target lawsuit

  • Illinois Lawsuit Tests Limits of Employer Use of Pending Criminal Charges in Hiring Decisions

    A lawsuit filed in Illinois is poised to test the boundaries of how employers may lawfully consider pending criminal charges when making hiring decisions, with potential implications for compliance under state civil rights law. The plaintiff, Courtney McElrath-Bey, has brought suit against Target, alleging that the company violated the Illinois Human Rights Act, as amended…

  • Target Hit With Shareholder Lawsuit Over DEI Initiatives, Stock Decline

    Retail giant Target has been hit with a shareholder lawsuit alleging that the company misled investors about the risks associated with its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The legal action, led by the City of Riviera Beach Police Pension Fund in Florida, claims that Target concealed the potential…