Montgomery County Employment Lawyers: Returning to Work After Your Second Child

Despite a mother’s intention to maintain career and family, research shows that many women drop out of the workforce after having their second child. A University of Kent psychologist in England studied the lives and choices of 400 women over a two-year period and found that while many women return to work after their first [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/31/montgomery-county-employment-lawyers-returning-work/

South Jersey Whistleblower Lawyers: Whistleblower Suit in North Brunswick Settled

The township of North Brunswick has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit filed by one of its workers. The plaintiff was former public works supervisor who claimed he had been demoted after he filed a complaint about municipal staff. Court documents allege the reassignment was in retaliation for disciplining a subordinate employee [ ] The post South Jersey Whistleblower Lawyers: Whistleblower Suit in North Brunswick Settled appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/03/31/south-jersey-whistleblower-lawyers-whistleblower-suit-settled/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: A Warning About Non-Compete Agreements

As you sit behind closed doors in your office at work, you presume you are in a safe and private setting. However, if you are about to leave your workplace for a position elsewhere, you should be forewarned that your every action may come under scrutiny. As you prepare to move on, you might think [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/30/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-non-compete-agreements/

Philadelphia Age Discrimination Lawyers Discuss the Harm of Age Discrimination

All forms of discrimination are harmful to workers. Discrimination in the workplace is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Act lists the characteristics for which an individual may not be treated unfairly by his or her employer. Workers are protected from employment discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/29/philadelphia-age-discrimination-lawyers-age-discrimination/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers: Strategies for Reducing Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

As an American worker, you have the right to perform your job in a workplace free of harassment and other forms of discrimination. This right is protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and for individuals with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Despite the existence of these [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/28/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-strategies-disability-discrimination/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Options for Terminated Residency

Many people dream of becoming a doctor so that they have a chance to help others. It takes an enormous amount of time and effort, not to mention substantial financial investment to realize such a dream. At minimum it involves four years of undergraduate work, four years of medical school and at least three years [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Options for Terminated Residency appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/03/25/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-terminated-residency/

Philadelphia Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers: Rescinding a Job Offer During Pregnancy

Many mothers-to-be continue working while they are pregnant. As long as a woman is experiencing a normal, low-risk pregnancy and there are no hazards to her pregnancy on the job, she may choose to work right up until the last minutes before she goes into labor. The reason many women choose this option may have [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/25/philadelphia-pregnancy-discrimination-lawyers-rescinding-job-pregnancy/

Chester County Employment Lawyers Discuss Equity Agreements

When negotiating or signing an employment contract, you may be offered an equity agreement or compensation from company stock options. Understanding the terms of an equity agreement is crucial to being able to monitor your investment. It will also help to prepare you if ever a breach is made in the agreement. An equity agreement [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/24/chester-county-employment-lawyers-equity-agreements/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers Discuss HIV/AIDS Discrimination

Since the condition first entered our national consciousness in the early 1980s, Americans’ perception of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and the resources available to these individuals have progressed tremendously. However, this does not mean that living with HIV/AIDS no longer has its challenges in the workplace. Individuals living with this condition can face employment discrimination [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/23/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-hivaids-discrimination/

South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

Individuals with disabilities have much to offer in the workplace. With accommodation, people with mental or physical impairments can be gainfully employed, providing invaluable skills, experience, and knowledge to the American workforce. Disabled workers are protected from discrimination by two important federal statutes, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, as well [ ] The post South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Disability Discrimination in the Workplace appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/03/22/south-jersey-employment-lawyers-disability-discrimination/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers File Suit for Former NextFab Employee

A former NextFab employee recently turned to Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. for representation in a sexual harassment lawsuit, which has been filed in federal court. The employee, who worked for NextFab as a marketing specialist in 2014, alleges that a former coworker sexually harassed her and that the company did nothing to protect [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-file-suit-nextfab-employee/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers Discuss Unemployment Compensation

Losing a job is a stressful experience for anyone. It can change your life dramatically, especially in regards to your finances. If you have recently been let go, the first thing you should consider is unemployment compensation. It may seem simple, but it can be far more complicated than most people realize. Unemployment compensation varies [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/21/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-unemployment-compensation/

Philadelphia Sexual Discrimination Lawyers File Suit for Former NextFab Employee

A former NextFab employee recently turned to Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. for representation in a sexual harassment lawsuit, which has been filed in federal court. The employee, who worked for NextFab as a marketing specialist in 2014, alleges that a former coworker sexually harassed her and that the company did nothing to protect [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/philadelphia-sexual-discrimination-lawyers-file-suit-nextfab-employee/

South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Top Ten Discrimination Claims of 2016

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for investigating claims of employment discrimination and enforcing the laws that make discrimination illegal in the United States. It is illegal to discriminate against an employee based on their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or [ ] The post South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Top Ten Discrimination Claims of 2016 appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/03/18/south-jersey-employment-lawyers-top-ten-discrimination-claims/

Bucks County Employment Lawyers: Protections Will Remain Under New Administration

Even before the new administration took office in January, there has been concern over the future of the 2014 federal order that provides workplace protection rights to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The executive order applies to federal employees and requires companies under federal contract to have explicit policies banning discrimination against LGBT [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/16/bucks-county-employment-lawyers-protections-remain-new-administration/

Philadelphia Discrimination Lawyers: Farm Workers Fear Retaliation

A new study from Penn State University describes a need for policies that safeguard the health and rights of farm workers in the U.S. Researchers from the Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State followed a group of 89 Latino farm workers in Texas over eight months. The workers routinely felt discriminated against and felt [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/15/philadelphia-discrimination-lawyers-farm-workers-retaliation/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers Discuss Bots and Sexual Harassment

A recent study suggests that tech giants like Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google may have a long way to go when it comes to programming their bots against sexual stereotypes and harassment. Although women have come a long way in creating an equal environment at work and beyond, there is still much progress to be [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/14/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-bots-sexual-harassment/

Delaware County Employment Lawyers Discuss Hearing Discrimination

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) expanded in 2008 to include persons with hearing disabilities. This federal law protects workers with significant hearing loss from discrimination in the workplace. Studies indicate that between 16 and 20% of the working population are affected by significant hearing loss. This federal prohibition therefore impacts upwards of 48 million [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/11/delaware-county-employment-lawyers-hearing-discrimination/

South Jersey Discrimination Lawyers: Severance Packages and Wrongful Termination

Severance is a term for any compensation given to an employee whose job has been terminated. In addition to financial compensation, a severance package may include medical, dental, life insurance, and outplacement services. Severance packages are a matter of company policy and the law does not require severance pay to employees whose jobs are being [ ] The post South Jersey Discrimination Lawyers: Severance Packages and Wrongful Termination appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/03/10/south-jersey-discrimination-lawyers-severance-wrongful-termination/

Philadelphia Discrimination Lawyers: What is the Americans With Disabilities Act?

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against disabled individuals in every aspect of public life. The ADA affords individuals with disabilities access to employment, education, transportation, state and government services, telecommunications, and locations available to the general public. The ADA is organized into five sections, each [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/10/philadelphia-discrimination-lawyers-americans-disabilities-act/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Stark Regulations and Requiring Referrals

The federal government passed regulations named after Congressman Pete Stark that aim to reduce the risk of conflict of interest when a physician refers a patient to another facility for additional care. Self-referral is the practice of referring a patient to a facility where the physician has a financial interest. The physician may be part owner [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Stark Regulations and Requiring Referrals appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/03/08/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-stark-regulations/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Stark Regulations and Requiring Referrals

The federal government passed regulations named after Congressman Pete Stark that aim to reduce the risk of conflict of interest when a physician refers a patient to another facility for additional care. Self-referral is the practice of referring a patient to a facility where the physician has a financial interest. The physician may be part owner [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Stark Regulations and Requiring Referrals appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/03/08/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-stark-regulations/

Philadelphia Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers: Steps to Take If You Have Experienced Discrimination

Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is not uncommon. Discrimination may be claimed when a woman suffers an adverse employment action such as not getting hired, not being promoted, or being denied benefits because of an existing or a planned pregnancy. The first step in dealing with discrimination due to a pregnancy, childbirth, or related matters [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/07/philadelphia-pregnancy-discrimination-lawyers-discrimination/

South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Increased Penalties for Employment Law Violations

Continuing a recent trend, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) have raised the penalties for violations of employment laws. The Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act was passed in November 2015, kick starting the recent increases. The Act requires federal agencies to adjust civil monetary penalties [ ] The post South Jersey Employment Lawyers: Increased Penalties for Employment Law Violations appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/03/03/south-jersey-employment-lawyers-penalties-employment-law-violations/

Philadelphia Qui Tam Lawyers: Tips for Whistleblowers

The federal False Claims Act allows private individuals with knowledge of fraud to bring a suit on behalf of the federal government. The “whistleblower” in a qui tam lawsuit is entitled to a substantial reward if the case recovers funds for the government. If you are considering a qui tam lawsuit here are some important [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/02/philadelphia-qui-tam-lawyers-whistleblowers/

Montgomery County Employment Lawyers: Breastfeeding Discrimination

Breastfeeding is touted as the best method for feeding infants, yet until recent laws were enacted, breastfeeding mothers faced public and workplace discrimination. Before the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, if a breastfeeding mother needed to express milk while at work, she had two difficult options. Either she waited until she [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/03/01/montgomery-county-employment-lawyers-breastfeeding-discrimination/