Philadelphia Employment Lawyers Discuss the Adverse Effects of Paid Leave

A recent case from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office has brought an important issue in employment law to many workers’ attention: when going on paid leave can harm an employee’s career. Typically, paid leave is thought to be a neutral action – the worker takes the time they need off work to attend to personal [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/29/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-adverse-effects-paid-leave/

Philadelphia LGBT Lawyers Discuss Recent Ruling on LGBT Discrimination

For many years now, LGBT rights advocates have pushed for changes to existing laws regarding workplace discrimination. Although many states protect LGBT workers against discrimination, federal law does not offer the same protection. Federal law does prohibit employers from discriminating based on race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information, but it does [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/28/philadelphia-lgbt-lawyers-discuss-ruling-lgbt-discrimination/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: What Physicians Should Know About Restrictive Covenants

A restrictive covenant is a contract between an employee and employer that protects the employer from future losses when the employee leaves. These are common when new physicians work for large practices and hospitals because in time, the physician will move on to another practice or start a private practice of their own. Although the [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: What Physicians Should Know About Restrictive Covenants appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/04/27/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-restrictive-covenants/

New Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Fox News Emerges

On Tuesday, a new racial discrimination lawsuit against Fox News emerged. Just days after host Bill O’Reilly was ousted by the network for sexual harassment charges, new allegations of racial discrimination at the network have arisen. Eleven current and former Fox News employees filed a class-action lawsuit in New York against the network. The filing [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/26/racial-discrimination-lawsuit-fox-news/

Montgomery County Employment Lawyers Discuss Fox News Racial Discrimination Allegations

Three women, two of whom are current employees in Fox News’ payroll department and one of whom is a former employee, filed a lawsuit against a former executive at the Fox, alleging “appalling discrimination” and “years-long relentless racial animus.” The women allege that they were victims of racial harassment during their time with the Fox. [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/26/montgomery-county-employment-lawyers-fox-news-racial-discrimination/

South Jersey Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Kay and Jared Face Allegations

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination at Sterling Sterling Jewelers, the parent company of Kay Jewelers and Jared Galleria of Jewelry have recently had hundreds of former employees come forward with a variety of allegations, from sexual harassment to discrimination. According to court documents, these claims indicate that that the chief executive, among other officers of the [ ] The post South Jersey Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Kay and Jared Face Allegations appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/04/25/south-jersey-sexual-harassment-lawyers-kay-jared-allegations/

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Prompt O’Reilly Dismissal at Fox News

Due to numerous sexual misconduct allegations, popular Fox News television host Bill O’Reilly has been dismissed from the network. Since early April sexual misconduct claims surrounded the host, prompted by an April 1 New York Times article that alleged settlements between O’Reilly and five women who accused him of harassment and sexual misconduct were made. [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/21/sexual-misconduct-oreilly-dismissal-fox-news/

Philadelphia Employments Lawyers: Wage Gap Persists for Women

The Equal Pay Act was signed into law in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. Back then a woman could expect to earn 59 cents for every dollar that a man made. According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, today that number has increased to 80 cents. That is still quite a disparity [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/20/philadelphia-employments-lawyers-wage-gap-women/

South Jersey Discrimination Lawyers: Discrimination vs Bullying

In the workplace, discrimination and bullying can go hand-in-hand. Bullying happens when you are verbally abused at work, you are threatened or humiliated, or your work is sabotaged. South Jersey discrimination lawyers can help determine if your situation is bullying, discrimination or both. It is important to distinguish between the two as different laws will [ ] The post South Jersey Discrimination Lawyers: Discrimination vs Bullying appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/04/20/south-jersey-discrimination-lawyers-discrimination-vs-bullying/

Bucks County Discrimination Lawyers: Cancer Discrimination and the Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. This can be in reference to chronic, lifelong disabilities, or debilitating illnesses that an employee may suffer. Employees suffering from cancer are protected in several ways. In addition to protections regarding confidentiality of medical information, the Act also provides detailed guidance regarding [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/19/bucks-county-discrimination-lawyers-cancer-discrimination/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers: Sexual Harassment Lawsuits Remain Common in the Workplace

It seems that, in many ways, society has come a long way over the past few decades. Unfortunately, there are still some areas in need of much progress. Sexual harassment in the workplace is still prevalent in today’s culture. In fact, the number of sexual harassment cases filed has remained remarkably consistent since the 1990s. [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/18/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-sexual-harassment-remain-common/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Anti-Kickback Compliance

For as long as there have been businesses, there have been schemes to tip the competitive scales. However, kickbacks tip the scales in ways that are less-than-fair. Such schemes become a serious issue in the medical profession because they inflate costs. Recent decades have seen a sharp increase in medical costs. The federal government believes [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Anti-Kickback Compliance appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/04/15/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-anti-kickback/

Philadelphia Wrongful Termination Lawyers: Damages Available for FMLA Wrongful Termination

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a federal law that gives employees the right to take unpaid leave from their jobs for family or medical reasons. The Act also ensures that the individual’s job will still be there when they return from leave. The FMLA applies to companies that employ 50 [ ] The post Philadelphia Wrongful Termination Lawyers: Damages Available for FMLA Wrongful Termination appeared first on Sidney Gold & Assoc. LLC.
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/14/philadelphia-wrongful-termination-lawyers-fmla-wrongful-termination/

South Jersey Discrimination Lawyers: Genetic Discrimination in the Workplace

As an American worker, you have the right to pursue a career without fear of discrimination. Discrimination happens any time an employer refuses to hire or promote an individual, terminates an individual, or assigns workplace duties solely on the basis of characteristics such as age, race, sex, religion, or national origin. In 2009, it also [ ] The post South Jersey Discrimination Lawyers: Genetic Discrimination in the Workplace appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/04/13/south-jersey-discrimination-lawyers-genetic-discrimination/

Philadelphia Wage Dispute Lawyers Discuss U.S. Women’s Hockey Wage Agreement and Pay Equality

In the past, many members of the U.S. Women’s Hockey team had to work second and third jobs – and half of them did.  The women’s national team recently took a stand against USA Hockey for its inequitable treatment of players. During a very public weeks-long contract standoff, team members threatened to boycott the upcoming [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/12/philadelphia-wage-dispute-lawyers-pay-equality/

Philadelphia Employment Lawyers Discuss Barclays Whistleblower Case

Barclays, the British banking giant, is now under scrutiny for improper actions taken in attempt to seek out the identity of a whistleblower. At the request of its chief executive, Barclays tried to unmask the sender of two letters of complaint against a mid-level executive that were sent to its board by reaching out to [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/11/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-whistleblower/

Delaware County Employment Lawyers: Age Discrimination Claims and Older Employees

A 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a subgroup of workers aged 50 and over can move forward with an Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) suit based on the claim they were passed over in favor of younger employees. The case in question involved seven employees of Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/07/delaware-county-employment-lawyers-age-discrimination/

Sidney L. Gold & Associates Sponsor Women’s Leadership Initiative

Philadelphia employment law firm Sidney L. Gold & Associates is proud to sponsor an upcoming Temple Law Alumni Association event. The event will be held on April 20, 2017 at the Acorn Club. The Women s Leadership Initiative features the program: Champion of Yourself, Champion of Others The Champion of Yourself, Champion of Others program aims to encourage women [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/sidney-l-gold-associates-sponsors-womens-leadership-initiative/

Philadelphia Sexual Harassment Lawyers Review Sexual Harassment Cases at University of California Schools

It was recently announced that an astounding 113 cases of sexual harassment have been reported by the University of California school system. The incidents occurred at schools in Los Angeles and San Diego, and covered a span of three years, from January 1, 2013 through April 6, 2016. The stories are as varied as they are [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/06/philadelphia-sexual-harassment-lawyers-sexual-harassment-university-california/

South Jersey Employment Lawyers Discuss Misclassified Unpaid Interns

Internships can be a win-win situation for business hopefuls and employers alike. Unfortunately, there are occasionally cases where unpaid interns are wrongly classified and taken advantage of by employers. If an unpaid intern is misclassified, and the intern performs the responsibilities of a paid employee, the employer could be liable for wages and overtime compensation. [ ] The post South Jersey Employment Lawyers Discuss Misclassified Unpaid Interns appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/04/05/south-jersey-employment-lawyers-discuss-misclassified-unpaid-interns/

Fox News’ O’Reilly Revelation Prompts New Ailes Harassment Suit

Prompted by the revelation of host Bill O’Reilly’s settlements in a recent news report, another major blow to Fox News arrived in the form of a new harassment suit filed against founder Roger Ailes. On Monday, the lawsuit was filed by a network contributor, Julie Roginsky, who accused the founder of sexual harassment. She alleges [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/04/04/fox-news-oreilly-ailes-harassment-suit/