Cherry Hill Sexual Harassment Lawyers Discuss the Fast Food Industry

Sexual harassment can be pervasive in certain professions or types of workplaces. Alarmingly, recent studies have shown startling statistics relating to the rate of sexual harassment in the fast food industry. Recent reports have indicated that inappropriate behavior, retaliation, discrimination, are at an epidemic level in fast food establishments. Statistics Shed Some Light on Sexual [ ] The post Cherry Hill Sexual Harassment Lawyers Discuss the Fast Food Industry appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2016/11/30/cherry-hill-sexual-harassment-lawyers-fast-food-industry/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Documenting Sexual Harassment

While many workers know how to identify and report sexual harassment, victims of it will remain silent for many reasons. Philadelphia employment lawyers stress the importance of documenting such unethical behavior in order for it to stop. It is not uncommon for victims to remain silent because they are afraid they will face retaliation after [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/30/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-sexual-harassment/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: New Overtime Rule on Hold

In an earlier blog, we wrote about the new overtime rule set forth by the Department of Labor (DOL) which was to take effect December 1.  On Tuesday, a judge in Texas made a ruling that places the DOL’s new rule on hold. The preliminary injunction was granted by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant in [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/23/2117/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers: LGBTQ Protections Evolve

Even though same-sex marriage has been legal in Pennsylvania for over two years, the LGBTQ community continues to face obstacles. One area that is still very much an active battleground is the workplace. Civil rights activists and the establishment continue to clash over the rights of LGBTQ employees. Currently, LGBTQ workers are not protected under [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/22/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-lgbtq-protections-evolve/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyer: Caregiver Discrimination

Employers who punish or retaliate against employees who take time off to care for family members could face discrimination lawsuits. Over the past decade, employment lawsuits alleging discrimination based on family responsibilities have increased by 269 percent, and the resulting verdicts and settlements amount to almost $500 million. Although caregivers are not specifically protected under [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/21/philadelphia-employment-lawyer-caregiver-discrimination/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Negotiating Employment Contracts

Whether you are a recent medical school graduate or a seasoned physician preparing for a change in your employment, it is important to know the basics before you sign a new employment contract. The terms of this document can significantly affect your job satisfaction, quality of life, and financial future. It is therefore critical to [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Negotiating Employment Contracts appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2016/11/18/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-negotiating-employment-contracts/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Religious Discrimination

Religious discrimination can happen in the workplace in a variety of different ways, but there are state and federal laws that make it illegal. Offhand remarks, when they are constant and pervasive, can make a work environment hostile. Religious discrimination can also manifest itself as an adverse work action such as less-desirable work assignments or [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/18/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-religious-discrimination/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Glass Ceiling Could Drive Female Soccer Players to Europe

There is no doubt that female soccer players are talented. More records are being broken now more than ever. Lynn Williams scored a goal 49 seconds into a game one day, only to have Kealia Ohai score in 48 seconds—four days later. This increase in competition as well as the post-Olympic buzz has driven more [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/18/glass-ceiling-female-soccer-players-europe/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Offensive Gestures

Sexual harassment in the workplace can occur in a variety of forms including offensive language, physical contact, or obscene gesturing. If you feel degraded or threatened by non-verbal gestures from someone you work with, you may have grounds to file a sexual harassment lawsuit. Even if the gestures are not directed at you, if they [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/17/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-offensive-gestures/

Cherry Hill Employment Lawyers: Fired for Refusing a Flu Shot

As winter approaches, many people have opted to become inoculated in hopes of preventing the flu. Some people choose to forego the flu vaccine for a variety of reasons. This leads many to question if they can be terminated for flu shot refusal. Some people have religious or philosophical reasons for not receiving the vaccine. [ ] The post Cherry Hill Employment Lawyers: Fired for Refusing a Flu Shot appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2016/11/10/cherry-hill-employment-lawyers-fired-refusing-flu-shot/

Philadelphia Discrimination Lawyers: LGBT Discrimination and Harassment

The Harris Poll conducted a study entitled the Out & Equal Workplace Survey and found that 67 percent of Americans are in favor of equal protections for LGBT individuals in employment, housing, and public accommodations. They also found that many Americans are unaware that currently there is no federal law in place to protect members [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/10/philadelphia-discrimination-lawyers-lgbt-discrimination/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers Discuss Sexual Harassment by Corporate Executives

In a recent article published in Fortune Magazine, analysts from Stanford University Business School and the University of Missouri discussed how the recent accusations of sexual harassment by Fox News reporter Gretchen Carlson exemplify the current corporate culture that allows and often perpetuates this type of discrimination. Carlson made headlines when she filed charges against [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/11/08/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-sexual-harassment-executives/