Anti-Gay Work Discrimination Already Deemed Illegal Under Federal Law

The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, ruled that anti-gay work discrimination is already considered illegal under federal law. On Monday, Chief Judge Robert Katzmann confirmed that this ruling was established under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Katzmann listed three reasons why anti-gay work [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/28/anti-gay-work-discrimination-illegal/

Sexual Harassment Makes Victims Physically Ill

Nearly 85 percent of women in America say they have experienced sexual harassment at work. A new study conducted by Ball State University in Indiana found that sexual harassment has more than a psychological impact on victims, as it can also make the victim physically ill Sexual harassment under the law is considered any unwelcome [ ] The post Sexual Harassment Makes Victims Physically Ill appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2018/02/28/sexual-harassment-victims-physically-ill/

A Powerful Person is Accused of Misconduct Every 20 Hours

It has been hard not to notice the large number of sexual harassment cases in the news lately. According to a recent article, since Harvey Weinstein was accused of sexual harassment and assault in October 2017, nearly 100 other people in power have faced similar accusations, roughly one every 20 hours. Most of these people [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/27/sexual-misconduct/

LGBT Discrimination

It is no secret that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people experience sexual orientation discrimination and LGBT discrimination in this country. Although there is much work to be done toward equality for the LGBT community, Pennsylvania is working hard to build equality. In fact, according to a report recently released by the Equality Federation Institute [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/23/lgbt-discrimination/

USA Olympic Gymnasts Speak Up About Sexual Harassment

United States Olympic gymnasts are the pride of the country, but many of these young women have had to endure sexual harassment at the hands of team doctor, Larry Nassar. More than 140 women athletes have alleged abuse by Nassar, including some of the top gymnasts of recent Olympic Games. Many have said the governing [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/22/usa-olympic-gymnasts-speak-sexual-harassment/

Special Counsel for Whistleblowers

According to the Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA), employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who disclose information they believe to be evidence of the employer’s violation of law, mismanagement, gross waste of funds, abuse of authority, or substantial and specific danger to public health and safety. Other federal laws such as the Clean Air Act, [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/20/special-counsel-whistleblowers/

Philadelphia Radio Host John DeBella Sued for Sexual Harassment

Radio host John DeBella, who has been a fixture in radio in the Delaware Valley for over 30 years, has been sued for sexual harassment. The suit was filed by a former on-air colleague who worked with him from 2010 through 2016, and claims that she was the recipient of at least 30 separate incidents [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/19/john-debella-sexual-harassment/

Whistleblower Files Complaint Against NJ Transit

Most people who use mass transit to commute to work may take safety standards for granted. An employee hired by NJ Transit, as the chief compliance officer, was to assure that the rail system complied with all legal requirements in March 2017. This comes after a NJ Transit train crashed into the Hoboken Terminal, fatally [ ] The post Whistleblower Files Complaint Against NJ Transit appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2018/02/19/whistleblower-nj-transit/

Discrimination Against Working Mothers

Several recent reports have disclosed a reality about working life in the United States. The reports have revealed indisputable evidence that discrimination around having children is systemic and widespread, and inhibits the equality of working parents, especially women. Discrimination against working mothers can take the form of denied employment or promotions, harassment, lower pay than [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/17/discrimination-working-mothers/

Racism Causing Concerns in the Healthcare Industry

While our society is adapting to change and becoming more open to differences, discrimination due to racial and sexual differences is still a cause for concern in the healthcare industry. Although physicians work tirelessly to treat and provide for patients of all backgrounds, the same cannot be said of patients, who have blatantly lashed out [ ] The post Racism Causing Concerns in the Healthcare Industry appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2018/02/16/racism-concerns-healthcare-industry/

NJ State Lawmakers to Examine Sexual Harassment Policies

The social media campaign, MeToo, encourages women who have been sexually harassed to post a hashtag on their social media pages. The campaign went viral in October 2017 when powerful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was accused of credible accounts of sexual harassment. Shortly afterwards, he was terminated from the company he founded. Since then, millions [ ] The post NJ State Lawmakers to Examine Sexual Harassment Policies appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2018/02/14/nj-lawmakers-examine-sexual-harassment-policies/

Attorney General Supports End of Mandatory Workplace Arbitration

The New Jersey Attorney General, Gurbir Grewal, showed his support in ending mandatory workplace arbitration in cases of sexual harassment by joining a group battling against it. Over 50 attorneys general across the country comprise the group that is urging Congress to prohibit mandatory workplace arbitration for sexual harassment claims by employees. A letter signed [ ] The post Attorney General Supports End of Mandatory Workplace Arbitration appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2018/02/13/attorney-general-workplace-arbitration/

Increased Pressure on HR Departments Regarding Sexual Harassment

Media attention on sexual harassment, particularly in the workplace, has put increased pressure on human resources departments in companies throughout the country to ensure that they follow sexual harassment laws, and that they have effective policies in place for handling and investigating sexual harassment claims. Human Resources to Change Strategies Communications move faster today than [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/13/hr-departments-sexual-harassment/

Diversity in the Workplace Prevents Sexual Misconduct

Instead of combating sexual harassment allegations by enforcing policies that forbid unwanted sexual contact in the workplace, employers are doing the best they can to combat unwanted attention and legal matters instead. In many cases, sexual harassment claims are ignored in the courts, as laws against harassment in the workplace are vague, allowing employers to [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/12/diversity-workplace-prevents-sexual-misconduct/

EEOC Offers Guidance to Prevent Sexual Harassment

Increased sexual harassment lawsuits have resulted in new regulations regarding sexual assault and abuse, the latest of which includes an in-depth document published by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that identifies core principles necessary for the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. The EEOC’s Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/09/eeoc-guidance-prevent-sexual-harassment/

Microsoft Bans Arbitration Agreements

As sexual harassment allegations continue in the entertainment, media, and political spheres, companies are making bold changes to prevent further cases of sexual harassment, discrimination, assault, and abuse. In addition to implementing strict training regimes and enforcing the right to free speech regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, a few large corporations, including Microsoft, are [ ] The post Microsoft Bans Arbitration Agreements appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2018/02/08/microsoft-bans-arbitration-agreements/

House Bans Sexual Relationships Between Lawmakers and Staff

On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted on a ban of sexual relationships between lawmakers and their staff members. Now the bill will dovetail with the military and private industry’s rules. The bill regarding sexual relationships was prompted by recent widespread scandals of sexual harassment throughout Washington, and is a response to them. It will [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/07/house-bans-sexual-relationships/

Gender and Generational Views on Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment continues to be a trending news topic that has sparked discussions on workplace discrimination and abuse throughout the United States. Although men and women can be victims of sexual harassment, topics of sexual harassment vary greatly and have ranged from silence to widespread social media campaigns in favor of equal employment opportunities and [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/06/gender-generational-views-sexual-harassment/

Halle Berry and Taraji Henson’s Manager Accused of Sexual Harassment

The manager who helped actresses Halle Berry and Taraji Henson become stars has been accused of sexual harassment. Nine aspiring African-American actresses and an Asian-American model claimed that manager Vincent Cirrincione who is Caucasian sexual harassed them and would only assist them in finding work in the entertainment industry if they engaged in sexual relations [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/06/halle-berry-manager-sexual-harassment/

Sexual Harassment Contributes to Gender Pay Gap

It has long been common knowledge that American women do not earn as much their male counterparts. The difference cannot be explained away by education or opportunity. This has led to a new body of research that indicates another possibility that women may make less at work because of sexual harassment. Most of the difference [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/05/gender-pay-gap/

Defining Exempt Employees

While many employees are entitled to receive overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week on a full-time schedule, exemptions and exceptions exist that may alter the amount of payment due for increased work hours. Under the rules listed in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), two types of employees exist, followed [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/02/defining-exempt-employees/

New York Daily News Editors Fired Over Sexual Harassment

Two editors from the New York Daily News were fired over sexual harassment complaints filed against them. The terminations followed an investigation at the newspaper regarding the complaints. About a month ago, managing editor Rob Moore became the focus of the investigation for fostering a hostile work environment while Sunday managing editor Alexander “Doc” Jones [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/02/new-york-daily-news-sexual-harassment/

The Four Judge Exits Show After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

One of the four celebrity judges from the Fox singing competition show, “The Four,” exited the show after the release of sexual misconduct allegations against him. Charlie Walk, the President of Republic Records and a judge on the show, will not be part of the finale. Once a former colleague exposed the harassment, Charlie Walk [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/02/01/the-four-judge-sexual-misconduct/