Awaiting Judge’s Ruling in Passport Gender Selection Lawsuit

A federal judge may soon issue a ruling in a lawsuit brought against the U.S. State Department by a gender-neutral individual who has filed the suit in an effort to obtain a passport without selecting a gender. According to the claim, requiring individuals born with ambiguous sex characteristics to choose between male and female is [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/27/gender-neutral-passport/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Options After Being Sexually Harassed

Facing sexual harassment can be uncomfortable and humiliating. When many people think of sexual harassment, they think of catcalls or jeers directed at women. Although this type of behavior certainly qualifies as sexual harassment, it far from defines it. Sexual harassment can take subtle or overt forms and in many cases, especially in workplace settings, [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/25/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-options-sexually-harassed/

South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Fox News Host Sues for Sexual Harassment

Gretchen Carlson, a former host of the popular show “Fox & Friends,” and recent host of “The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson” on Fox News was fired on June 23, 2016 after 11 years with the network. Carlson filed a lawsuit claiming that Fox News CEO Roger Ailes fired her because she refused his advances. [ ] The post South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Fox News Host Sues for Sexual Harassment appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2016/07/21/south-jersey-employment-lawyers-fox-news-sexual-harassment/

Pittsburgh Makes Final Payment in Discriminatory Police Hiring Lawsuit

In May of 2015, the city of Pittsburgh agreed to settle a class action lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in 2012 alleging discriminatory hiring practices in its police force. The claim was settled for $1.6 million, and the city’s final payment is expected to be made this summer. Over $900,000 is [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/20/pittsburgh-discriminatory-police-hiring-lawsuit/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Female Physicians Sexual Harassment

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a recent study that offered a bleak statistic about the medical profession. In a group of more than 1,000 doctors surveyed by the University of Michigan Medical School, 30 percent of female doctors said they have experienced some form of sexual harassment at work. That number [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Female Physicians Sexual Harassment appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2016/07/18/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-sexual-harassment/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: New Sex Discrimination Ruling

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently updated its sex discrimination rules mandated for all federal contractors. The rule is the first update in over 40 years and clearly defines laws relating to sexual profiling, pay discrimination, leave and accommodations for pregnant employees, gender identity, and leave disparities between [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/18/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-sex-discrimination-ruling/

Cherry Hill Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Musician Eddie Money Lawsuit

Well-known Classic Rock musician Eddie Money is facing sexual harassment claims as part of a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by his former drummer. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges that Money fired him because of his age and physical issues related to cancer. In a recently filed amendment to the original lawsuit, the drummer also [ ] The post Cherry Hill Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Musician Eddie Money Lawsuit appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2016/07/18/cherry-hill-sexual-harassment-lawyers-eddie-money-lawsuit/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Airport Workers Plan Strike During Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention scheduled for July 25 to July 28, 2016 is bound to increase traffic in Philadelphia International Airport. In spite of this, workers at the airport have voted to strike at 461-5. The airport workers attempting to unionize are primarily baggage handlers, wheelchair attendants, and airplane cleaners. These workers are advocating for [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/13/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-airport-workers-plan-strike-democratic-national-convention/

Can I Sue My Boss for Hostile Work Environment?

In order to pursue a valid claim against an employer for a hostile work environment, a claimant will need to prove that intimidating, offensive, or abusive behavior occurred at a level that would be considered harassment or discrimination by a reasonable person. Anti-discrimination laws protect employees who are members of a protected class from discrimination [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/13/can-sue-boss-hostile-work-environment/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: CHOP Wrongful Termination Claim

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is facing wrongful termination accusations by a former data center supervisor. The former employee is alleging allegations of retaliation and wrongful termination following being let go by the hospital. The New Jersey resident filed a complaint on April 21, 2016 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/11/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-chop-wrongful-termination-claim/

NYC Approves Gender Neutral Bathroom Legislation

The New York City Council recently approved legislation that would require businesses with single occupant restrooms to remove “men” and “women” signs, making all single bathrooms in the city gender neutral. An overwhelming majority of council members approved the measure with a vote of 47-2. Mayor Bill de Blasio also signed the legislation which will [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/07/nyc-approves-gender-neutral-bathroom-legislation/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Revised Voluntary Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol

Under the Voluntary Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol (SRDP), health care providers may disclose violations of the Stark Law, which governs physician self-referral for Medicare and Medicaid patients. On May 6, 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued proposed revisions to the SRDP. These revisions are intended to make the disclosure process more efficient. [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Revised Voluntary Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2016/07/05/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-revised-voluntary-self-referral-disclosure-protocol/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyer: New Philadelphia Wage Theft Law

Long-standing anti-wage theft laws, such as the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, protect employees whose employers fail to pay earned wages. Philadelphia has expanded protection for workers employed in the city with Philadelphia’s new Wage Theft Law which took effect on July 1. Intentional non-payment or underpayment of [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/05/philadelphia-employment-lawyer-philadelphia-wage-theft-law/

South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Domino’s Accused of Underpaying Employees

Employees at several New York-based Domino’s Pizza locations allegedly were underpaid by at least $565,000 according to a recent complaint by New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman. The lawsuit filed accuses three Domino’s franchisees of encouraging workers at ten locations to use the ‘PULSE’ payroll system despite knowledge of PULSE’s propensity to underreport [ ] The post South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Domino’s Accused of Underpaying Employees appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2016/07/05/south-jersey-employment-lawyers-dominos-accused-underpaying-employees/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Transgender Employees Tackle Discrimination

The San Francisco LGBT Center recently launched a new media campaign hoping to encourage employers to hire transgender employees and inspire transgender people to pursue their career goals in the face of LGBTQ discrimination. The Trans at Work Visibility Campaign highlights transgender people excelling in industries like technology, law, and nursing. The message is positive [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/07/05/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-transgender-employees-tackle-discrimination/