Workplace Diversity Training in New Jersey

Now more than ever, companies are growing more diverse, resulting in a decline in negative comments regarding race, gender, sexual orientation, and religion. According to the fourth annual New Jersey State of Diversity Survey, a big part of this change is due to training. If you or someone you know was discriminated against at work, […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/08/29/workplace-diversity-training-new-jersey/

Signs of Workplace Sexual Harassment

Victims of workplace sexual harassment often keep quiet because they fear the consequences of retaliation or losing their job. Others do not speak up because they are not sure if the mistreatment qualifies as sexual harassment. In some unfortunate cases, they wait too long and end up getting seriously hurt; many cannot tell the difference […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/28/signs-workplace-sexual-harassment/

Sexual Harassment Decreases as Gender Harassment Increases

According to a new study from the University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business, sexual harassment in the workplace is decreasing, but gender harassment is increasing. If you or someone you know was the victim of sexual or gender harassment in the workplace, you may be eligible for compensation. Researchers at the university polled 500 […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/27/gender-harassment-increases/

EEOC Closes More Discrimination Cases Without Investigations

When an employee files a workplace discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the case is assigned a priority. If a worker’s case is placed on the lowest-priority track, it is more likely to be closed before being investigated. This action denies the worker the benefit of probes, mediations, or other efforts to […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/26/eeoc-closes-discrimination-cases/

Company Changes Name to Avoid Sexual Harassment Charges

Manley Toy Direct, a Chinese-based toy company, is changing its name following the loss of a sexual harassment lawsuit. The Iowa-based toy company is avoiding paying millions of dollars in settlement fees to the victims in the lawsuit. This incident is part of an ongoing problem regarding company owners avoiding U.S. judgements. An employee of […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/08/22/company-avoid-sexual-harassment-charges/

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Resigns Over Workplace Allegations

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned from his position on Tuesday amid sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination allegations. Two female officers in the department filed a federal lawsuit on Monday that alleges employment discrimination, a hostile work environment, workplace retaliation, and more. The suit claims that the police commissioner apparently failed to take […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/21/philadelphia-police-commissioner-resigns/

Confronting Workplace Sexual Harassment

When sexual harassment occurs in a workplace, the victim may not recognize it right away. It can be subtle, taking place over a long period of time until the effects are apparent. It can also be more blatant and immediately recognizable. Those that are targeted by it may be surprised, offended, or angry, and can […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/21/workplace-sexual-harassment/

Artificial Intelligence to Detect Discrimination

Both conscious and subconscious bias and discrimination happen frequently in workplace settings. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) may help companies avoid unfair hiring and compensation practices using smarter, more relevant algorithms. Already, sophisticated AI helps organizations around the country make talent decisions. For instance, many human resources departments use AI-empowered software to evaluate job candidates. When […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/20/detect-discrimination/

Truck Driver Compensated for Wrongful Termination

Commercial truck drivers face numerous hazards on the job, including getting caught in snowstorms or other threatening weather conditions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal injuries in truck accidents are more likely to occur during the winter months in northern states. Under the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, commercial motor vehicles must discontinue […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/19/truck-driver-compensated-wrongful-termination/

DOJ States Transgender Discrimination Not Covered Under Title VII

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) states that cases of transgender discrimination at work are not covered under law. On August 16, the DOJ informed the U.S. Supreme Court that transgender workers are not covered under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act despite other cases resulting in successful outcomes citing employment discrimination of […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/19/doj-transgender-discrimination-title-vii/

Disciplinary Actions for Physicians

Physicians are held to high standards of behavior, and preserving their public images is inexorably linked to maintaining their professional careers. Medical boards can take action against doctors that behave inappropriately on their own time or on the job, depending on the state. Medical licenses are issued by state medical boards, and they also have […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/08/16/disciplinary-actions-physicians/

Can Employees Turn Down Raises and Promotions?

Although it is not a common occurrence, employees have been known to turn down pay raises and promotions. Employees may not understand the best way to tell their employers this, and in turn, the employers might also be in the dark about handling the situation. Reasons for Declining Declining raises and promotions makes financial sense […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/08/15/turn-down-raises-promotions/

Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. Welcomes New Law Clerks

Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. recently welcomed three new law clerks, Yuliya Khromyak, Margaret King, and Shelby Krafka to the law firm. Law clerks provide an important background role in each case that the attorneys handle, which includes conducting in-depth research and analysis. They are instrumental in assisting attorneys in charge of the case […]

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Franchisee Employment Verification Lawsuit

A Massachusetts-based coffee and doughnut franchise company recently sued several franchisees in Delaware and Pennsylvania, demanding that they cease operations. The company had previously terminated their franchise agreements because the operators failed to provide complete documentation showing that their employees were eligible to work in the U.S. The franchisees were also accused of keeping inaccurate […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/14/franchisee-employment-verification-lawsuit/

Opera Singer Placido Domingo Accused of Sexual Harassment

Multiple women accused famed opera singer Placido Domingo of sexual harassment and retaliation. Nine accusers came forward to allege that the singer made unwanted physical advances toward them and pressured them into engaging in sexual relationships by offering them jobs. When the women rebuffed his advances, they claim that he retaliated against them and negatively […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/13/placido-domingo-sexual-harassment/

Pennsylvania Refinery Issues Abrupt Layoffs

A catastrophic fire on June 21 forced a South Philadelphia oil refinery to close its doors, forcing 1,100 of their employees out of work. Philadelphia Energy Solutions, the largest oil refinery on the east coast, informed their employees on June 26 that the destruction from the fire was too costly and forced a shut down […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/13/pennsylvania-refinery-issues-abrupt-layoffs/

Marijuana Laws Affect Employees and Employers

The past few years have brought many changes to state and local laws that affect topics such as paid family leave, privacy regulations, sexual harassment, health care, and recreational and medical marijuana use. The latter seems to be in a constant state of flux, so keeping on top of current legislation is important for users, […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/12/marijuana-laws-affect-employees-employers/

Advice from Whistleblowers

Employees face a tough choice if they discover that their employer is engaging in fraudulent or illegal activity. Employees can decide to stay silent to preserve their job security, or they can bring the matter to the attention of their supervisors. Staying silent may become intolerably stressful, particularly if the fraud puts public safety at […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/09/advice-whistleblowers/

Can I Get Fired for Sharing My Salary Information?

This type of question is always fraught with complications for any attorney since technically, employers can fire nearly any person for any reason, but the real question is whether the firing was legal. An employer may fire anyone for sharing their salary information with others, but in most situations, it is not legal to do […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/08/fired-sharing-salary-information/

What are Common FMLA Issues?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be difficult for employers and employees to understand. The FMLA was created to help employers designate leave to those who are eligible. If workers are covered under the FMLA, they receive 12 weeks of job protection in a 12-month period. These 12 weeks cannot be saved or […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/08/07/common-fmla-issues/

Is Your Employer Compensating You Fairly? Common NJ Wage and Hour Violations

While New Jersey’s wage and hour laws, as well as the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), set forth comprehensive guidelines to ensure workers are compensated fairly for their time worked, not all employees are aware of their rights under the law and they may be receiving unfair compensation. New Jersey Wage and Hour Laws  Under […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/08/05/is-your-employer-compensating-you-fairly-common-nj-wage-and-hour-violations/

Airline Contract Dispute Raises Concerns for Workers

Safety concerns are at the heart of a major ongoing dispute between American Airlines’ mechanics and the company. During a bitter contract renegotiation, one worker union issued the stark warning to its 3,500 members to not fly American if they cared about their families’ safety. The issue arose as American Airlines and their mechanics worked […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/08/02/airline-contract-dispute-concerns-workers/

Embracing in the Workplace

The #MeToo movement has changed the way relatively simple actions, such as hugging a co-worker who has received a promotion or going through another life event, are perceived. Many people prefer to err on the side of caution and not embrace a co-worker in such situations, even if they would not have thought twice about […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/08/01/embracing-workplace/