There are a few different ways to look at workplace discrimination. Clearly, if someone tells you that you can’t have a promotion due to your gender or that they’re not going to hire you due to your race, that’s discrimination. But, if you shook your head at those...
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Reasonable accommodations are key for disabled employees
You have always known that your employer treated employees with disabilities a little differently in your workplace, but you never expected to be the one dealing with those issues. You broke your leg on an outing, and when you returned to work, your employer was not...
LGBTQ people and workplace discrimination
LGBTQ rights have been a big topic in the national news this year. In June, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which outlaws sexual discrimination in the workplace, does cover gay or transgender people, even though it does not...
Why Is Asking How Much Your Wrongful Termination Case Is Worth The Wrong Question? (Snowflake Theory))
Blog articles abound on the so-called "average" settlement value of wrongful termination cases. They go like this: According to...
Former Pinterest COO Sues For Gender Discrimination, Retaliation, And Wrongful Termination
Francoise Brougher, former Chief Operating Officer at Pinterest, has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of Gender Discrimination, Retaliation, And Wrongful Termination. The lawsuit, filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court, begins: Even at the very top ranks...
Harvey Weinstein Seeks To Bring His Own Wrongful Termination Case In Arbitration
Rapist Harvey Weinstein apparently has a wrongful termination case he wants to arbitrate. Gee, what a surprise he’s not looking for a jury
Paid Leave Mandate Under Families First Coronavirus Response Act Expanded By Federal Court
We have seen a significant rise in wrongful terminations during this period, including terminations related to COVID-19, in the areas of disability discrimination, medical leave rights, whistleblower/workplace safety issues, and unlawful decisions in the selection of employees for layoff.
How were you discriminated against on the job?
Do you believe that you were discriminated against on the job? This can happen in many different ways and for many different reasons. For instance, the discrimination could be based on your gender, race, age or something else entirely. It could also have many...
Court restores harassment lawsuit against Weinstein
High-profile lawsuits often cast light on sexual misconduct and empower everyday workers to pursue their rights. Late last month, a federal appeals court interpreted California law and reinstated actress Ashley Judd’s sexual harassment lawsuit against powerful movie...
Wrongful Termination And Employment Cases Resulting From The COVID-19 Pandemic
It is illegal to discriminate against pregnant or disabled employees, even if the employer believes it is protecting these workers. If you have been the victim of a wrongful termination related to COVID-19, consult an employment law attorney without delay.