Whistleblower Fights for Professional Cheerleaders

A former National Football League (NFL) cheerleader has spent the past year fighting how the organization treats women. She claims that they maintain a culture that discriminates against females, while focusing on power and money. As a cheerleader for an NFL team for three years, she was fired early in 2018. The reasons given were […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/31/whistleblower-fights-professional-cheerleaders/

Gender Pay Gap Among OB/GYN Doctors

The gender pay gap has received much attention in the media lately. From professional sports to corporate America, women are demanding equal pay for equal work. A recent study published in Fertility and Sterility sheds light on another sector with a significant gender pay gap: reproductive health care. Even though women make up 82 percent […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/05/30/gender-pay-gap-obgyn-doctors/

Sidney L Gold & Associates Win $275,000 in Sexual Harassment Case

On May 24, 2019, attorneys William Rieser and Jamie L. Ford from the law firm of Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. won a unanimous jury verdict in federal court on behalf of Brittany Ivins in a sexual harassment case against her former employer, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (“DOC”). Ms. Ivins was employed by […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/unanimous-jury-verdict-sexual-harassment-case/

Investigations Ordered for Discrimination of Transgender Employees

Transgender employees and agents, specifically those in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, are finding it difficult to acquire higher level jobs in government positions, specifically within the Bureau of Prisons. Many reasons, including lack of manliness, are stated as explanations for why they are not hired for specific work opportunities. Attorney General William P. Barr […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/29/investigations-discrimination-transgender-employees/

Women at Scientific Institution Face Gender Discrimination

Salk Institute is considered a haven for scientific research and is known for employing scientific legends. However, recent lawsuits indicate that Salk Institute is guilty of gender discrimination. A female biochemist worked at Salk Institute for over 30 years. However, after her contract with the institute expired, she was forced to shut down her experiments. […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/05/28/women-scientific-institution-gender-discrimination/

Ethical Leadership Creates a Healthy Workplace

If you have ever worked at a job where gossip, animosity, or arguments were commonplace, you know how toxic a work environment can be. Emotions can run high, people can be offended, and quarrels can affect personal lives. Most people experienced this in one degree or another. Managers and supervisors hold a great deal of […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/27/ethical-leadership-creates-healthy-workplace/

Age Discrimination Increases Across Corporations

With baby boomers facing retirement and millennials entering the workforce, there is bound to be friction as the two different generations begin to clash. It is natural to want fresh faces in industries that are targeting the lifestyle choices of a younger market. However, brushing off the wisdom, experience, and business ethics of the older […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/24/age-discrimination-increases-across-corporations/

Gender Pay Gap Remains an Issue

The gender pay gap has made headlines with advocates requesting equal pay for equal work. The Walt Disney Company recently received unwanted publicity when the corporation was named a defendant in a class action lawsuit filed by two of its female workers. The lawsuit alleges that the Walt Disney Company consistently paid female employees less […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/22/gender-pay-gap-remains-issue/

Tony Robbins Accused of Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Self-help guru and public speaker Tony Robbins was accused of sexual harassment and retaliation by former staffers. The allegations, which took place in the 1990s and early 2000s, arose from leaked records and a year-long investigation. Robbins allegedly made inappropriate sexual advances toward female staffers, among others, and requested they take notes at inappropriate times […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/21/tony-robbins-sexual-harassment-retaliation/

Poor Health Linked to Age Discrimination

Age discrimination is a huge problem that many people face in their everyday lives. Individuals may face age discrimination while out at a restaurant, while receiving medical care, and even in the workplace. While this specific type of discrimination can have a negative impact on a person’s self-esteem, it may also have a negative impact […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/05/21/poor-health-linked-age-discrimination/

House Equality Act Extends Protections to LGBTQ Community

On Friday, the House passed the Equality Act, which extends civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community. It prohibits discrimination on matters of sexual orientation and gender identity and amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The act covers public and private sectors of businesses and other entities. The proposed act will head to the […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/20/house-equality-act-lgbtq/

Recognizing Workplace Retaliation

Workers may not be aware that when they report discrimination or harassment, they are protected against workplace retaliation. If an employee complains about discrimination, harassment, or company wrongdoing, they are then protected under state and federal laws from retaliation. For example, if an employee complained to their supervisor, human resources department, or a state or […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/20/recognizing-workplace-retaliation/

Employee Rights Regarding Workplace Retaliation

Several federal laws protect and monitor the employer and employee relationship, specifically for employees and their labor rights. Through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employees have certain rights that protect them from discrimination and harassment. More notably, these laws protect employees from workplace retaliation, where an employee had filed a complaint or a charge […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/17/employee-rights-regarding-workplace-retaliation/

E-Prescription Pitfalls

The job of a physician or nurse is filled with many responsibilities; even while attending to a patient and their needs, they must also be very diligent in their actions to provide the best care possible. Electronic prescriptions are a subject of concern, particularly between the roles of health care workers and their responsibilities. Fortunately, […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/05/17/e-prescription-pitfalls/

Is There a #MeToo Blacklist?

The #MeToo movement has brought unprecedented changes to the media industry, with television stars, movie producers, and executives being forced to answer for discrimination, sexual harassment, and abuse. A recent Vanity Fair article describes a negative consequence for some of the whistleblowers of retaliation through blacklisting. Many women who have settled sexual harassment cases and […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/15/metoo-blacklist/

Survey Finds that a Third of Female Lawyers Face Sexual Harassment

A new survey finds that a third of female lawyers experience sexual harassment in their workplaces. The survey, conducted by the International Bar Association, revealed that one-third of female lawyers from nearly 7,000 polled across the globe have been sexually harassed, and half have been bullied.  As for male lawyers, it was discovered that one […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/15/survey-finds-that-a-third-of-female-lawyers-face-sexual-harassment/

Congressional Custodial Workers Allege Sexual Harassment

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released an investigation last March that focused on how the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) was handling complaints of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. AOC manages all the maintenance and operations of the buildings and land that comprise Capitol Hill, including the House of Representatives, the Senate, the […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/05/14/congressional-custodial-sexual-harassment/

Alleged Company Retaliation Prompted Massive Employee Walkout

Two Google employees organized an employee walkout prompted by their retaliation allegations against the company. The Google Walkout also aired employees’ dissatisfaction regarding the handling of sexual harassment claims against two executives who received nearly $135 million in payouts. A record 20,000 workers participated in the walkout in November 2018 in support of the organizers […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/13/retaliation-massive-employee-walkout/

Fast-Food Giant Donates to Various Anti-LGBTQ Organizations

Chick-fil-A’s CEO has frequently drawn negative press while expressing views on traditional family values. The fast-food giant has been subjected to boycotts, been banned from college campuses, and has seen countless petitions and media slander in the past. According to ThinkProgress, Chick-fil-A donated more than $1.8 million to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Salvation […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/10/fast-food-giant-donates-various-anti-lgbtq-organizations/

Four Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. is proud to announce that four of their talented lawyers have been honored by Super Lawyers for 2019. Principal Shareholder Sidney L. Gold, along with Senior Associate Traci M. Greenberg, were both recognized as Super Lawyers. Associates William Rieser and Jamie L. Ford were selected as Rising Stars. Through […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/sidney-l-gold-associates-super-lawyers-2019/

Responding to Sexual Harassment in 2019

Sexual harassment has occurred in the workplace for as long as men and women have worked together, but the #MeToo movement marks a sharp dividing line. Powerful men have lost their jobs due to sexual harassment. In the year after the #MeToo movement took hold, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported a 50 […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/08/responding-sexual-harassment-2019/

Email Chain Uncovers Sexual Harassment Claims

A recent Microsoft employee email chain reveals women sharing incidents of discrimination and sexual harassment, and now the company’s top human resources executive is acting. Microsoft’s senior leadership is investigating all claims. This is not the first time the tech giant has come under fire for sexual harassment. In 2018, a class-action lawsuit claimed that […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/05/07/email-chain-uncovers-sexual-harassment-claims/

Library Staff Allege Harassment

When most people think of libraries, they picture places where everyone can learn and relax in a calm, quiet, pleasant atmosphere. However, some staff members from the Free Library of Philadelphia claim their employer is anything but welcoming. In fact, they allege that the Free Library is a place not just of educational and entertainment […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/06/library-staff-allege-harassment/

Women in Economics Suffer Discrimination

The field of economics recently found itself in the #MeToo spotlight after a survey conducted by the American Economic Association (AEA) revealed shocking allegations of widespread gender and race discrimination. This revelation has sent seismic shockwaves throughout the industry and beyond. Yet, the women who claim they were sexually assaulted, stalked, or otherwise treated shamefully […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/05/03/women-economics-suffer-discrimination/

Attorneys from Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. Win Unanimous Jury Verdict in Pregnancy Discrimination Case

Philadelphia, PA April 2019 Attorneys Jamie L. Ford and William Rieser from the law firm of Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. won a unanimous jury verdict in federal court on behalf of Jana Ratzenbek in a pregnancy discrimination and retaliation case against her former employer, OKNA Windows Corporation (“OKNA”). Ms. Ratzenbek was employed by […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/attorneys-win-jury-verdict-pregnancy-discrimination/

Men Report Being Less Concerned About Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment continues to occur in the workplace, affecting both men and women. Oftentimes, sexual harassment may continue for prolonged periods because the victim may feel intimidated or afraid to speak out. However, since the #MeToo movement, more people have been coming forward about sexual harassment in the workplace. A recent Gallup poll sheds light […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/05/01/men-less-concerned-sexual-harassment/

Sidney L. Gold Awarded Top Spot on Philly Happening List 2019

Philly Happening recently announced that Attorney Sidney Gold, of Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C., has been chosen for the top spot on their 2019 Happening List. Philly Happening is an online publication that covers local news and events in the Greater Philadelphia area. Each year, the public nominates and votes on different categories of […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/sidney-l-gold-awarded-top-spot-philly-happening-list-2019/