Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Chipotle Employees Sue for Unpaid Wages

Nearly 10,000 former and current Chipotle workers have joined a class action lawsuit, alleging that they were unpaid for hours worked “off the clock.” Philadelphia employment lawyers report that this wage and hour dispute comes in the wake of an E. coli controversy. Furthermore, with Chipotle having over 50,000 employees, and more than 1,700 locations [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/31/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-employees-unpaid-wages/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Wrongful Termination for a Personal Day

There are no federal laws requiring employers to provide employees with paid time off for personal reasons, however many employers provide personal days to their workers.  It is up to the corporation to decide policies relating to paid time off, which are usually outlined in an employee handbook or contract.  Without specific guidelines on [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/26/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-termination-personal-day/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Physician Partnership Agreements

The health care industry has been undergoing major changes in recent years. In response to the pressures that are causing these changes, many doctors are forming partnerships or merging existing practice groups. These arrangements can help physicians by enabling them to share expenses and take on additional patients. However, too often, physicians in Pennsylvania fail [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Physician Partnership Agreements appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2016/10/25/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-physician-partnership-agreements/

Cherry Hill Employment Lawyers: NJ Town Passes Mandatory Paid Sick Days

With the passing of a much-debated ordinance, Morristown became one of several New Jersey towns to mandate paid sick days for private employees. The non-profit organization New Jersey Working Families First proposed the ordinance which they feel gives workers the peace of mind to take time off when sick. As per the new mandate, all [ ] The post Cherry Hill Employment Lawyers: NJ Town Passes Mandatory Paid Sick Days appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2016/10/20/cherry-hill-employment-lawyers-mandatory-paid-sick-days/

Philadelphia Discrimination Lawyers Discuss LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace

Since North Carolina passed House Bill 2 (HB2) which prevents transgender individuals from using public restrooms that correlate with their gender identity, a growing number of private businesses are speaking out against the legislation. More than 180 companies, including Apple, Starbucks, PayPal and Bank of America, have partnered with transgender advocacy groups and implored North [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/19/lgbt-discrimination-workplace/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Women in Advertising

According to a year long study conducted by the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As), more than half of women in the advertising industry have experienced discrimination or sexual harassment at one time or another. While sexual harassment at the office can be blatant with obscene jokes or sexual propositions, Philadelphia sexual harassment lawyers note [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/17/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-women-advertising/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Rise in Retaliation Claims

Retaliation claims have been steadily increasing over the past 20 years and have recently supplanted race discrimination claims to become the most frequently filed type of complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Retaliation is defined as punishing an employee for reporting discrimination or harassment in the workplace. Retaliation can take on many forms, [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/12/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-retaliation-claims/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Compensation for Donning and Doffing

In a landmark “donning and doffing” case, The U.S. Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court’s $5.8 million judgement against Tyson Food’s Iowa meat processing plant. At the heart of the case was compensation for the time workers spent putting on (donning) and taking off (doffing) the protective gear necessary for the work of slaughtering [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/10/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-donning-doffing/

Wells Fargo Whistleblowers Fired in Retaliation

Illegal banking and sales tactics have led to the termination of 5,300 Wells Fargo employees since the scandal of the bank’s unethical banking practices came to light; however, several former Wells Fargo employees have recently come forward alleging that the bank retaliated against them for trying to do the right thing and speaking up about [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/05/whistleblowers-fired-retaliation/

Cherry Hill Employment Lawyers: Guidance Counselor Fired After Gay Marriage

A New Jersey Superior Court Judge recently ruled that a Catholic School guidance counselor fired after marrying her partner can proceed with her lawsuit. A former dean of guidance and basketball coach at Paramus Catholic High School was terminated after photos of her same-sex wedding were posted to the school’s Facebook page. The lawsuit alleges [ ] The post Cherry Hill Employment Lawyers: Guidance Counselor Fired After Gay Marriage appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2016/10/05/cherry-hill-employment-lawyers-guidance-counselor-fired-gay-marriage/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Physicians Face Discrimination

Physicians are faced with many employment law issues, with discrimination being a common one. Frequently, physicians must endure employers or executives who are unsympathetic to their religious views and can discriminate against them in multiple ways. It is important for physicians to understand that they are protected by the same employment laws as anyone else. [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/04/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-physicians-face-discrimination/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: The Right to Overtime Pay

Harte-Hanks, a call center in Texarkana, Texas, recently made headlines when a group of employees filed an unpaid wage claim, stating that the company required them to work off the clock during their lunch breaks and before and after their shifts. Philadelphia employment lawyers report that the claim is currently pending in the Texarkana Division [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/10/03/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-overtime-pay/