Can My Employer Say Bad Things About Me?

Ask Traci M. Greenberg, Esquire. Traci Greenberg of Sidney L. Gold & Associates was recently interviewed by Super Lawyers covering a hot topic employees often ponder. The article discusses a question many employees often ask: can an employer give a bad reference about a former employee? To read the full article, click here. For more information [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/27/can-employer-say-bad-things-empoyee/

Sexual Harassment Claims on the Rise in Tech Industry

Despite news reports calling out the technology industry’s sexual harassment problem, some experts believe that sexual harassment allegations in the industry will continue to rise. Many women are feeling hopeful as more women are speaking out about sexual harassment, which has been a surfacing issue in the tech industry for some time. Over 200 women [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/26/sexual-harassment-claims-rise-tech-industry/

Pregnancy Discrimination Claims – By Males

Many employers in the United States agree that it is wise to recognize the needs of pregnant women in the workplace. Employers are often flexible when it comes to work hours because they value their female employees. However, the same courtesy does not always extend to fathers, which can result in pregnancy discrimination in the [ ] The post Pregnancy Discrimination Claims – By Males appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/10/25/pregnancy-discrimination-claims-males/

Harvey Weinstein Fallout

The legal fallout continues for Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, who was recently accused of committing acts of sexual harassment over the past 30-years. As celebrities and former employees have come forward with allegations of sexual advances and misconduct that have been covered up over the years, things are looking worse and worse for Weinstein. Reports [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/25/harvey-weinstein-fallout/

Disciplinary Measures in a Residency Program

As a medical resident or post-graduate fellow there is a certain code of conduct that must be followed. Disciplinary action by a residency program is a major issue. Schools require administrators to document any disciplinary action taken against residency students. These documents will stay on school records and anyone with access will find information about [ ] The post Disciplinary Measures in a Residency Program appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/10/24/disciplinary-measures-residency-program/

Fox News Reporter States O’Reilly Settlement is Significant Setback

During his Media Buzz show on Sunday morning, Fox News reporter, Howard Kurtz, stated that the Bill O’Reilly settlement is a “significant setback” for the company. In February, O’Reilly was offered a renewal of his contract with Fox News for four years at about $25 million per year. The $32 million sexual harassment settlement, which [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/24/fox-news-reporter-oreilly-settlement/

Sexual Harassment by Clients, Customers, and Vendors

When we hear about sexual harassment in the workplace, we may think of the offender as being a co-worker or a person in authority. But that isn’t always the case. Sometimes the perpetrator is a client, a customer, or a vendor. Federal law entitles all American employees to work in an environment that is free [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/19/sexual-harassment-clients-customers-vendors/

Hotel Work and Sexual Harassment

A union that represents hotel workers recently issued a report about the state of sexual harassment in the hotel industry. After seeing the results, one of the union organizers who conducted the survey came to believe that indecent behavior by guests has almost become the normal atmosphere. The union’s survey of nearly 500 hospitality industry [ ] The post Hotel Work and Sexual Harassment appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/10/19/hotel-work-sexual-harassment/

Sidney L. Gold to Join “All-Star” Faculty for Prestigious Seminar

Attorney Sidney L. Gold is known as a pioneer in the field of employment law and civil rights litigation. On Thursday, November 9, 2017, Attorney Gold will share his wisdom as a member of the faculty for The Dispute Resolution Institute (DRI) Annual Personal Injury Practicum Seminar, which will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/sidney-gold-star-faculty-seminar/

Sexual Harassment in Higher Education

The U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos has stirred a controversy over how best to handle sexual harassment in higher education. To be clear, this has been an issue in need of address for decades. Colleges and universities have long been known to have problems with sex and discriminatory practices. A recent case at the [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/14/sexual-harassment-higher-education/

Current Employment Law Issues

Employment law is constantly changing. Following are some current changes happening within employment laws and the issues employers and employees should be conscious of, if they arise. Definite Changes to Employment Law Introduced in 1986, the I-9 form was designed to curb the hiring of undocumented immigrants. As of September 18, 2017, employers must begin [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/13/current-employment-law-issues/

Retaliation Following Involvement in a Claim

In recent news, a former principal and chief academic officer of a charter school in Philadelphia filed a civil rights lawsuit. Allegedly, she was let go from her job for supporting a colleague’s sexual harassment complaint against the CEO of the company that operates the school. The company claims that not renewing her contract had [ ] The post Retaliation Following Involvement in a Claim appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/10/12/retaliation-following-involvement-claim/

Women are Saying No to Sexual Harassment

In 2016, a British study revealed that more than half of the women surveyed had been sexually harassed at work. Even today, however, many women never report this injustice. That may be because women have been conditioned for a long time to remain professional. Therefore, women who have been sexually harassed tend to tolerate their [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/12/women-saying-no-sexual-harassment/

Discrimination and Whistleblower Law

Discrimination can happen anywhere, even at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Recently, a commandant at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Pennsylvania was fired allegedly because he was gay, in violation of the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law. However, this case is not just about discrimination against sexual orientation; the plaintiff also alleges that [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/06/discrimination-whistleblower-law/

Harvey Weinstein Accused of Years of Sexual Harassment

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein allegedly committed acts of sexual harassment for years, according to a new investigation. At least 30 years ago, formerly undisclosed allegations of sexual harassment, sexual advances, and other acts of misconduct from current and former employees as well as film industry workers reveal that the producer apparently engaged in these acts. [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/06/harvey-weinstein-sexual-harassment/

Jeff Sessions Reverses Transgender Workers’ Discrimination Policy

Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed the policy that protects transgender workers from discrimination. He states that the policy covers men and women but not transgendered individuals. Under the Obama administration, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned transgender discrimination in the workplace. Additionally, the policy reversal contends that any pending and future [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/05/reversal-transgender-workers-discrimination-policy/

Vision Discrimination in the Workplace

Vision impairments including blindness are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the ADA prohibits employers from acts intended to discriminate against an employee. An employer may not refuse to hire or terminate an employee for a visual impairment unless the loss of sight prevents the [ ] The post Vision Discrimination in the Workplace appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/10/05/vision-discrimination-workplace/

Sidney L. Gold Earns Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Award

The Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register has recognized the legal team of Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. as an outstanding law firm in the areas of employment law and civil rights litigation. The firm was honored with the Preeminent award, which is voted upon by peers in the industry, and distinguishes the firm with the “highest level [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/sidney-l-gold-earns-martindale-hubbell-client-champion-award/

Silicon Valley CEO Combats Sexual Harassment

Silicon Valley has been battling sexual harassment claims for some time now. Employees from Tesla, Uber, and Binary Capital have all spoken out. Silicon Valley CEOs have responded to the negative press by trying to change company culture. They have tossed around ideas such as implementing an industry code of conduct or an industry-wide HR [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/04/silicon-valley-ceo-combats-sexual-harassment/

Insight for Newly Hired Physicians

Now more than ever, doctors are choosing to work for others instead of owning their own practice. At the same time, physician contracts are not being renewed or are being terminated more frequently. Termination is happening on both ends, with one-quarter of doctors leaving their practices within three years, according to recent data compiled by [ ] The post Insight for Newly Hired Physicians appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/10/04/insight-newly-hired-physicians/

Sidney L. Gold Named Top Attorney for 2017 by Suburban Life Magazine

The legal team at Sidney L. Gold & Associates P.C. is honored to announce that Sidney Gold has been named as one of Suburban Life magazine’s “Top Attorneys” for 2017 in the practice area of Employment Law. The firm has been a warrior for employee rights for more than 40 years, often breaking new ground [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/sidney-l-gold-named-top-attorney-2017-suburban-life-magazine/

Women in Advertising Face Harassment

Sexual harassment in the workplace is common, but many believe that it becomes less common in professional settings. As shown by a recent survey, women in advertising are the victims of sexual harassment as much as any other profession. Conducted on behalf of the ad organization 4A, the survey was sent to members and sought [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/10/03/women-advertising-face-harassment/