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· October 26, 2026
· 1 min read
A Florida district court held mostly for plaintiffs in the case, who claimed Danaher Corp. unlawfully maintained diverse hiring slates that favored women and people of color.
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Key points unlawfully maintained diverse hiring slates that favored women and people of color. A Florida district court held mostly for plaintiffs in the case, who claimed Danaher Corp. More business Today’s briefing
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