Sexual Harassment Red Flags

Many acts of sexual harassment take place in work environments, and the abuse can be subtle or obvious. It can start with comments about the victim’s appearance to consistent and unwelcome remarks. This, along with physical contact, such as inappropriate touching or hugging and kissing, constitutes as sexual harassment. Office parties can breed these types […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/29/sexual-harassment-red-flags/

Tax Breaks for Sexual Harassment Victims

Many cases of sexual harassment go unreported. However, when those who suffered come forward to bring their harassers to justice, many victims worry that if they succeed in obtaining a sexual harassment settlement, they might have to forfeit a significant amount of money in taxes. Those worries stemmed from tax law reforms passed at the […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/26/tax-breaks-sexual-harassment-victims/

Whistleblower Complaints are Rising

The number of whistleblower complaints reported by employees to federal agencies has spiked in the past five years, yet, the number of investigators on staff has declined. Whistleblower complaints have risen 29 percent since 2014, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the agency is currently operating with 24 percent fewer staff […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/04/24/whistleblower-complaints-rising/

Patient-Physician Relationships

The most important component of a patient-physician relationship is trust. When present, it can enhance treatment and improve outcomes. Without it, both parties can end up with less than optimal results. It can be difficult for many patients to be completely open with their doctors, since they might be uncomfortable sharing certain information. If a […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/04/23/patient-physician-relationships/

Employers May Use Pregnancy-Tracking Apps to Monitor Employees

Many women may use pregnancy-tracking apps to chart their stages of pregnancy through their child’s infancy. Unfortunately, some employers who offer access or use of the app may pay to monitor their pregnant employees and gain aggregated data from what their employees input ranging from general information about their health to intimate details about their […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/22/pregnancy-tracking-apps-monitor-employees/

Protection Under Federal Sex Discrimination Laws to be Decided

On Monday, the Supreme Court will decide if federal gender discrimination laws protect the gender identity and sexual orientation of individuals. Under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, employers cannot discriminate against the sex of the worker. Some states, however, do offer protection to transgender and homosexual workers. In regard to the federal […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/22/federal-sex-discrimination-laws/

Fast Food Giants End No-Poach Agreements

No-poach agreements take advantage of low-wage employees and staunch their advancement opportunities within a company. However, fast food chain giants, such as Arby’s, Little Caesar’s, Five Guys, and Dunkin’ Donuts have recently signed an agreement to end the common practice in franchises throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. No-poach agreements prohibit franchise owners from hiring an […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/22/fast-food-giants-end-no-poach-agreements/

Breastfeeding in the Workplace

Discrimination against breastfeeding mothers stretches well above mere accommodations in many companies. Breastfeeding mothers are often prohibited from taking necessary breaks, overlooked for promotions, verbally assaulted, and are even forced into demotions or terminated from employment. Although federal law prohibits such activities, many companies are noncompliant. Denial of a woman’s right to breastfeed causes physical […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/19/breastfeeding-workplace/

Political Consultants Face Sexual Harassment

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, more professions are reporting cases of sexual harassment. In a recent survey of political consultants by Campaign and Elections magazine, about 26 percent said they thought sexual harassment was more common in the political consultant arena than other industries. In that same survey, 54 percent of women stated […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/17/political-consultants-face-sexual-harassment/

Victimized Employees Seen as Worse Employees

Employee handbooks should include what do if you are being victimized by a fellow co-worker. Yet, what happens when you report workplace harassment to your supervisor only to be viewed by them as a bully yourself? The victimized employee may find themselves in an impossible situation, especially when they have never engaged in bullying behavior […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/04/16/victimized-employees-seen-worse-employees/

Workers Would Rather Quit Than Report Harassment

More than one-quarter of female workers would quit their jobs than report sexual harassment, according to a recent survey conducted by Randstad US. The survey also reveals that 29 percent of women have received some form of unwelcome attention while on the job, compared to 20 percent of men. Those taking the survey agreed that […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/15/workers-would-rather-quit-than-report-harassment/

Breakfast Franchise Owners Pay to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Following a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit, the owners of several IHOP franchises in Nevada and New York will pay $700,000 dollars to the individuals who reported the harassment to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The owners also agreed to implement new employment policies, update their training, and increase monitoring to settle the case. […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/04/12/breakfast-franchise-owners-pay-settle-lawsuit/

Social Media Tips for Physicians

Every action has a reaction, especially when it comes to social media. Given today’s political climate, highly expressive and controversial comments have become standard. People can react with unrestrained emotions, and a seemingly innocuous post can lead to dire outcomes. As physicians become more involved with social media, they should remember to maintain a sense […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/04/11/social-media-tips-physicians/

Popular Author Accused of Sexual Harassment

Jay Asher, author of the popular young adult novel, 13 Reasons Why, is filing a defamation lawsuit against the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Asher, who was accused of sexual harassment and misconduct in 2017, is stating that the original lawsuit against him claimed false accusations and ruined his professional reputation. Asher […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/10/popular-author-accused-sexual-harassment/

Cannabis Company Under Discrimination Claims

National marijuana retailer, MedMen, is facing a legal problem that has nothing to do with its line of business dispensing recreational and medical marijuana. The California-based company is being sued by its former chief financial officer for a series of allegations, including workplace discrimination. MedMen was founded in 2010 and offers both medical and recreational […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/08/cannabis-company-under-discrimination-claims/

LGBTQ Employees Earn Less Than Straight Employees

The challenges that those in the LGBTQ community face are a constant uphill climb when compared to their straight counterparts. Progress for civil rights equality for LGBTQ members had begun to slow down over the past few decades, which, in turn, has affected their employment and finances. Life for gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals has […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/05/lgbtq-earn-less-straight-employees/

Tech Company Allegedly Withheld Wages from Underrepresented Employees

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is accusing Oracle, a computer technology cooperation, of allegedly withholding $400 million in wages from workers. Women and racially underrepresented employees, including African-American, Latino, and Asian workers, are among those affected. Once hired, these workers were initially paid substantially less than their coworkers. […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/03/withheld-wages-underrepresented-employees/

Equal Pay Day Commences Nationwide on April 2nd

Tuesday, April 2 marks Equal Pay Day throughout the country and promotes the importance and need for the elimination of the gender wage gap. Both Pennsylvania and New Jersey have made strides to close the gap, but while some legislation has passed other proposals remain up in the air or failed to gain enough traction […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/02/equal-pay-day-april-2nd/

Addressing Wage Equity

Google has long been at the center of gender inequality in the workplace, with a history of press coverage and lawsuits. Late last year, their employees from across the globe staged a protest, with workers claiming that the company avoided dealing with sexual harassment claims against executives. Google has also been sued by former workers […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/04/01/addressing-wage-equity/