Cherry HIll Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Sexual or Inappropriate Jokes

There has been a lot in the news lately about so-called “locker room talk.” When it comes to inappropriate comments or jokes at the workplace, what rights do employees have? It is tasteless, but is it grounds for a sexual harassment lawsuit? What options does someone have who is faced with this kind of behavior? [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/30/cherry-hill-sexual-harassment-lawyers-sexual-inappropriate-jokes/

Bucks County Discrimination Lawyers Discuss Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

For many people, their religion is a closely-held part of their identity, and they live each day in regards to the codes and traditions of their deeply-held faith. Our country is one where freedom to practice one’s religion is an important founding principle, and it is important for both employees and employers to understand their [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/29/bucks-county-discrimination-lawyers-discuss-religious-accommodations-workplace/

Philadelphia Discrimination Lawyers: Gender Discrimination and Glass Ceiling

The Equal Pay Compensation Act was established to ensure that men and women are compensated equally for performing equal work. However, a gender wage gap exists in this country nonetheless. Employers often pay women less than they pay men, which is illegal. In the present-day workforce, many women struggle trying to break the “glass ceiling,” [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/28/philadelphia-discrimination-lawyers-gender-discrimination-glass-ceiling/

Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination Against CNN and TBS

Allegations of racial discrimination have prompted a class action lawsuit filed against Turner Broadcasting, which owns both CNN and TBS. Between 25 and 30 current and former CNN and TBS employees are represented in the lawsuit claiming that company policies and practices prevent black employees from being promoted and from taking action. An internal study [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/28/class-action-lawsuit-alleges-racial-discrimination-cnn-tbs/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Physician Malpractice Rates

The first national research study of its kind shows remarkable disparities in the cases of malpractice and disciplinary actions against physicians across the country. The likelihood that a doctor will be disciplined or pay an award in a malpractice claim seems in part to depend upon the state where they practice. Part of the reason [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Physician Malpractice Rates appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2016/12/28/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-physician-malpractice-rates/

Montgomery County Employment Lawyers Discuss Wells Fargo Whistleblower Claim

Wells Fargo was recently the target of a significant whistleblower claim that spanned the entire company, in which numerous employees were allegedly terminated illegally following the reporting of unauthorized accounts being opened. One such female employee has struggled since December 2011 after filing her whistleblower claim. As a result, lawmakers and labor officials are scrutinizing [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/21/montgomery-county-employment-lawyers-discuss-wells-fargo-whistleblower/

Sidney L. Gold & Associates Partners With Salvation Army’s Wishing Well Program

The team at Sidney L. Gold & Associates is very proud to have partnered once again with the Salvation Army s Wishing Well Program. This program is designed to help local families with children who are in desperate need of financial assistance, hope, and caring during the holiday season. Families are selected from The Salvation Army [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-salvation-army-wishing-well-program/

Philadelphia Discrimination Lawyers: U.S. Appeals Court Considers LGBT Case

All eyes are on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as justices consider the case of an Indiana teacher who filed a lawsuit claiming she was denied a permanent position and promotions because she is a lesbian. Historically, courts have ruled that gay people are not protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/20/philadelphia-discrimination-lawyers-lgbt-case/

Philadelphia Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers Discuss Recent Case of Pregnancy Discrimination in Pennsylvania

In a recent pregnancy discrimination case, a federal district court in Pennsylvania ruled that the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) may apply in cases where an employee is no longer pregnant if an employer holds their previous pregnancy against the employee. In this case, the employee was told by her employer that the company did not [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/15/recent-case-pregnancy-discrimination-pennsylvania/

Cherry Hill Employment Lawyers: LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination

Workplace discrimination affects thousands of people in the United States each year, and those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) are significantly more at risk for discrimination than many other demographics. Changes to workplace policies over the last few years, as well as the increased awareness of the issues the LGBTQ [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/15/cherry-hill-employment-lawyers-lgbtq-workplace-discrimination/

Delaware County Age Discrimination Lawyers: Challenges for Older Workers

American workers have the right to perform their jobs without fear of discrimination based on their age, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, or race. The reality is, though, that many Americans face workplace discrimination based on many of these factors every year. Discrimination can come in many forms, such as passing an individual over for [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/14/delaware-county-age-discrimination-lawyers-older-workers/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyer: Hostile Work Environment

What Exactly is a Hostile Work Environment? Most people in the workforce may find coworkers annoying from time to time, and many may feel discouraged by a grumpy boss, but do such circumstances constitute a hostile work environment? In order to file a legal claim alleging a hostile work environment, certain criteria must be met. [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/13/philadelphia-employment-lawyer-hostile-work-environment/

Chester County Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Sharing Sexual Images at Work

Sexual harassment comes in many forms, from obvious physical threats to subtler inappropriate glances or comments. In some cases, it is abundantly clear that a person’s behavior constitutes sexual harassment. Other times, the victim may be left wondering whether a co-worker crossed the line between harmless flirting and sexual harassment. Regardless, if the behavior makes [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/09/chester-county-sexual-harassment-lawyers-sexual-images-work/

Philadelphia Employment Discrimination Lawyers: EEOC Performance Report for 2016

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its fiscal year 2016 Performance and Accountability Report. The agency aims to help employees and employers resolve and prevent workplace discrimination throughout the country. According to the report, the EEOC has secured over $482.1 million for victims of workplace discrimination, including $82 million for federal employees and [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/08/philadelphia-employment-discrimination-lawyers-eeoc-report/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Doctors’ Kickback Scheme

Doctors are held to a high moral standard. If that standard is not reached, there may be serious consequences. Such consequences recently were dispensed in Trenton, New Jersey. Six physicians and a chiropractor were arrested in connection with a kickback scheme from which they allegedly obtained up to $200,000 worth of cash and gifts for [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Doctors’ Kickback Scheme appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2016/12/02/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-doctors-kickback-scheme/

Bucks County Discrimination Lawyers: Gender Discrimination Women

Unfortunately, gender discrimination in the workplace is far from a new thing. Women face many struggles in almost any workplace, and there is still much progress to be made in many areas. A recent study has shed light on an additional problem women face at work. The findings from this study also show discrimination based [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/02/bucks-county-discrimination-lawyers-gender-discrimination-women/

New Jersey Employment Lawyer: Expanded Protections for Nursing Mothers

In an effort to expand existing employment laws for nursing mothers, New Jersey lawmakers have proposed a bill that would go further than current legislation to protect nursing mothers from discrimination in the workplace. Current laws would be extended to include women who work for small businesses and those who continue to breastfeed after a [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/01/new-jersey-employment-lawyer-protections-nursing-mothers/