Discrimination Against Teachers

Unfortunately, discrimination has been a common problem in work places across the country and throughout the world. Discrimination can take many forms. People can be harassed or discriminated against for their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and more. Discrimination can also plague workers in the educational sector as some can be denied job opportunities by administrators. [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/28/discrimination-against-teachers/

What Physicians Should Know About Restrictive Covenants

Restrictive covenants are standard practice in the medical field. The purpose of these professional agreements is to protect an employer from losing business to exiting physicians. Many new physicians must agree to sign one if they are to become employed. Enforceable in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, area physicians should know the following things about restrictive [ ] The post What Physicians Should Know About Restrictive Covenants appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/09/28/physicians-know-restrictive-covenants/

Sidney L. Gold & Associates: Top Rated by Legal Intelligencer

Congratulations to Sidney L. Gold & Associates for being recognized as Top Rated lawyers by the Legal Intelligencer!
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The “Similarly Situated Employee”

If you have experienced a “glass ceiling” or any other employment discrimination problem at work, and you file a claim against your employer, the courts will compare your treatment to that of “similarly situated employees.” The definition of that term varies depending on the type of case, but it means that your role at work [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/27/similarly-situated-employee/

Hollywood Addresses Sexual Harassment

Recently, the Los Angeles film community was rocked when two critical figures at Cinefamily, a popular nonprofit theater on Fairfax Avenue, resigned after allegations of sexual harassment and assault surfaced on social media. Days later, the organization announced that it was suspending its programming to conduct an investigation. This is just one example in a [ ] The post Hollywood Addresses Sexual Harassment appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/09/27/hollywood-addresses-sexual-harassment/

Underreporting of Sexual Harassment in Tech

The tech industry has dealt with its fair share of sexual harassment complaints within the last couple of years. Former employees of Tesla, Uber, and investment firms have all spoken out about inappropriate behavior from tech heavyweights that are well-known investors and founders. However, the recent accusations are just the tip of the iceberg. A [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/26/underreporting-sexual-harassment-tech/

Man With Dyslexia Sues the NBME

A man from Somerset County, New Jersey, who graduated from St. George’s University Medical School has dyslexia. He is suing the National Board of Medical Examiners for discrimination. He alleges that on two occasions he made a request for more time to take the test. Both times he was denied. His complaint states that he [ ] The post Man With Dyslexia Sues the NBME appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
https://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/09/14/man-dyslexia-sues-nbme/

Signs of a Hostile Work Environment

The atmosphere of a workplace plays a huge factor in the success of a business’s employees. Many people think that a hostile work environment constitutes a bad boss, a rude coworker, or a lack of perks, benefits, and privileges. But according to the law, it can be much more than that. A manager, boss, or [ ] The post Signs of a Hostile Work Environment appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
https://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/09/20/signs-hostile-work-environment/

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment

When many people think of sexual harassment in the workplace, the type that comes to mind is quid pro quo sexual harassment. There are two broad categories of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment sexual harassment. Both can cause victims to suffer financial damages like lost wages and missed promotions. Both types [ ]
https://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/22/quid-pro-quo-sexual-harassment/

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Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment

When many people think of sexual harassment in the workplace, the type that comes to mind is quid pro quo sexual harassment. There are two broad categories of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment sexual harassment. Both can cause victims to suffer financial damages like lost wages and missed promotions. Both types [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/22/quid-pro-quo-sexual-harassment/

Actions Employees Can Take Against Sexual Harassment

Many victims of sexual harassment in the workplace remain silent. They may be afraid of losing their jobs, or being treated badly by management or co-workers if they speak up. But if you have been sexually harassed at work, speaking up for yourself is your right and your responsibility. Although you may be afraid to [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/21/actions-employees-can-take-sexual-harassment/

Signs of a Hostile Work Environment

The atmosphere of a workplace plays a huge factor in the success of a business’s employees. Many people think that a hostile work environment constitutes a bad boss, a rude coworker, or a lack of perks, benefits, and privileges. But according to the law, it can be much more than that. A manager, boss, or [ ] The post Signs of a Hostile Work Environment appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/09/20/signs-hostile-work-environment/

Sexual Harassment in the Trucking Industry

The trucking industry is currently facing multiple challenges. One of these is the lack of new drivers entering the profession at a time when large swaths of older drivers are retiring. Another is the looming auto-driving technology that will change the industry and put a significant financial strain on smaller companies. Yet another is the [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/20/sexual-harassment-trucking-industry/

Fox News Commentator Files Sexual Assault Claim

A former Fox News commentator filed a lawsuit on Monday in New York against the Fox network. Scottie Nell Hughes, who appeared on Fox News and Fox Business from 2013 to 2016, claims that the host and anchor at Fox Business, Charles Payne, sexually assaulted her in 2013 despite her vehement protestations, and then proceeded [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/19/fox-news-sexual-assault-claim/

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Does Philly’s Tech Scene Have a Sexual Harassment Problem?

Recently, the floodgates of Silicon Valley and other high-profile tech cities have opened as more and more women are coming forth with tales of sexual harassment, discrimination, and sexism in the workplace. Instead of attempting to sweep things silently under the rug, big-name companies are investigating these complaints and the offending parties are apologizing publicly, [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/15/phillys-tech-scene-sexual-harassment-problem/

Man With Dyslexia Sues the NBME

A man from Somerset County, New Jersey, who graduated from St. George’s University Medical School has dyslexia. He is suing the National Board of Medical Examiners for discrimination. He alleges that on two occasions he made a request for more time to take the test. Both times he was denied. His complaint states that he [ ] The post Man With Dyslexia Sues the NBME appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/09/14/man-dyslexia-sues-nbme/

Male Unemployment and Sexual Harassment

Despite all of the training efforts on sexual harassment that has taken place at workplaces in the United States over the last 20 years, the issue seems to be escalating. Over the last two decades, sex discrimination claims reported to the Federal Equal Opportunity Commission rose about 10 percent. Not only is this due to [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/14/male-unemployment-sexual-harassment/

Workers’ Rights While on Maternity Leave

Before a worker becomes pregnant, they should take the time to learn about their rights regarding maternity leave and the use of company-provided health benefits for pregnancy and childbirth-related medical needs. At the federal level, employers in the United States are not required to provide paid maternity leave to their employees. However, the Family and [ ] The post Workers’ Rights While on Maternity Leave appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/09/13/workers-rights-maternity-leave/

Age-Related Discriminatory Hiring Practices

As the workforce population ages, and people aged 50 and over go out to seek employment, the issue of age may create some concern and confusion. This has led to numerous age discrimination claims. If it can be proven that you were not hired based on your age, you may have a claim. Many people [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/13/age-related-discriminatory-hiring-practices/

Men Experience Sexual Harassment Too

When stories circulate about sexual harassment in the workplace, they often deal with the sexual harassment of women. That may be because more than half of all women in the workplace have reported some kind of sexual harassment on the job. However, more and more men are reporting sexual harassment at work as well. A [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/08/men-experience-sexual-harassment/

Much Remains to be Done About Harassment

You may think that sexual harassment in the workplace is a thing of the past, but in parts of the world, including the United States, sexual harassment is still a big issue. This stands to be particularly true in India, where legal protection for victims was lacking until just a few years ago. While some [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/07/much-remains-done-harassment/

Class Action Lawsuits in the Tech Field

When an individual faces sexual harassment or another form of gender discrimination at work, the presumed logical step for that individual to take is to file a discrimination claim to have the issue resolved. However, many sexual harassment victims do not file lawsuits, and instead leave their jobs or continue to face harassment in their [ ] The post Class Action Lawsuits in the Tech Field appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/09/06/class-action-lawsuits-tech-field/

Higher Education Institutions Experience Sexual Harassment Among Staff

Over the summer, there were multiple incidences of resignations and terminations among faculties at colleges and universities across America. Many of these resignations and terminations were due to sexual harassment or misconduct. Even respected professors at nationally-recognized universities were not immune. The University of Washington fired a microbiology professor over findings of sexual harassment. Although [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/06/higher-education-institutions-experience-sexual-harassment-among-staff/

Iconic NYC Hotel is a Breeding Ground for Sexual Harassment

Employees at an iconic 100-year-old hotel in New York City recently filed a lawsuit claiming they work in an environment where rampant sexual harassment is common. The six current and former employees, all women, claim that they have endured groping, kissing, and degrading and repulsive sexual remarks on a regular basis from other employees. Even [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/09/01/iconic-nyc-hotel-breeding-ground-sexual-harassment/