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NY Judge Considers Referee in FDNY Diversity Case

A Brooklyn federal judge said on June 6 that he may appoint a referee to weigh claims of "potentially thousands" of black and Hispanic FDNY applicants who say they never got a fair shot because the entrance exam discriminated against minorities. The "special master" would have the power to award back pay and grant priority hiring and seniority privileges to the would-be firefighters. The city is currently creating a new firefighter test that could be ready by December. Meanwhile, hiring continues to remain on hold. Click here to read more.
 
 



INSIGHT Into Diversity