Discrimination

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban size discrimination in Massachusetts, something that social media influencers and advocates say continues to negatively impact people’s work, health and other areas of their lives. The proposed legislation, An Act Prohibiting Body Size Discrimination, would prohibit weight and height inequities and incorporate education programs for students as well as health and...

With no laws or regulations prohibiting size discrimination in Massachusetts, social media influencers Linda Ayrapetov and Constance Smith discuss the significance of a bill pending on Beacon Hill with co-sponsor Sen. Rebecca Rausch.

The police chief in Brookline, Massachusetts, has been fired after serving just two months in the role following the results of an investigation that found he violated the town’s policy against discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation on multiple occasions and with several employees. Town Administrator Mel Kleckner announced on Aug. 5 that the town had recently been made aware of…

An investigation is underway in Brookline, with the towns police chief facing several allegations.

The police chief in Brookline, Massachusetts, has been placed on paid administrative leave following allegations that he violated the town’s policy against discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. Town Administrator Mel Kleckner said the town was made aware last week of multiple allegations that Police Chief Ashley Gonzalez had violated the town’s discrimination and sexual harassment and retaliation policy. “Town...

Mo’Nique and Netflix reportedly have settled her lawsuit that accused the streaming service of racial and sexual discrimination.