Workplace Status and Race Discrimination

Race discrimination is illegal in the United States when it comes to any aspect of employment. Recent research suggests we have ways to go to build a better workplace for employees of every race and culture. A senior lecturer at Harvard Business School edited a book of essays exploring various perspectives of African American executives […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/28/workplace-status-race-discrimination/

Court Rules in Favor of Philadelphia Salary History Ban

Employers have historically asked candidates about their job salary histories as a part of the interviewing and selection process. However, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ruled that this step could be considered a form of discrimination. This means that in the future, companies doing business in Philadelphia will legally have […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/27/court-rules-favor-philadelphia-salary-history-ban/

Wrongful Termination for Small Businesses

Workers who have been wrongfully terminated from their jobs can pursue legal action against their employer and recover compensation. There are several scenarios that might trigger a wrongful termination lawsuit, including discrimination. Wrongful termination lawsuits can be an unfortunate experience for both the company and the employee, and it is important for employers to adhere […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/26/wrongful-termination-small-businesses/

Popular Lingerie Brand Under Sexual Harassment Allegations

Sexual harassment has plagued workplaces in the United States for decades, whether it be a small business or a fortune-making empire. Women are usually the victims of sexual harassment, with men making unwanted advances, violating and disrespecting a woman’s personal space and body. Recently, a sexual harassment scandal had been revealed that involves two major […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/02/26/lingerie-brand-sexual-harassment-allegations/

Sexual Harassment in New Jersey Politics

Recently, the first hearing of the Workgroup on Harassment, Sexual Assault and Misogyny in New Jersey Politics took place in Fort Lee. This panel discussion followed on the heels of NJ Advance Media and the Star-Ledger’s December 2019 report that focused on sexual assault and sexual harassment in state politics. The hearing had presentations by […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/02/21/sexual-harassment-new-jersey-politics/

Famed New York City Restaurant Closes After Sexual Harassment Allegations

A famous New York City restaurant is closing after the release of multiple sexual harassment allegations against its owner. The victims included 11 women who worked at the Spotted Pig restaurant. The New York Attorney General stated that the victims suffered from a hostile and unsafe work environment. The victims dealt with multiple acts of […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/02/20/new-york-city-restaurant-closes-sexual-harassment-allegations/

Pennsylvania Legislature Urged to Extend Discrimination Protection to LGBTQ Individuals

Pressure is starting to mount for Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass two bills designed to expand the Human Relations Act to include the LGBTQ community. On February 3, the Pennsylvania Youth Congress held a news conference in Harrisburg’s Capitol Rotunda to encourage the General Assembly to pass this legislation. Pennsylvania is the only northeast state where […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/20/pennsylvania-legislature-protection-lgbtq/

Retaliation a Top Complaint for EEOC

Laws against discrimination provide employees with the right to work unimpeded by discrimination based on their protected class. These rights are meaningless if requests to stop discrimination in the workplace are met with retaliation. Accordingly, laws against discrimination also prohibit retaliation against someone seeking to exercise their rights to a workplace free from discrimination. Asserting […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/19/retaliation-complaint-eeoc/

What are the Top Disciplinary Actions Taken by Medical Boards?

Physicians rely on their medical license to continue practicing. If a physician abuses their medical authority, they risk losing their license. In order to assess whether one is acting as they should, the Federation of State Medical Boards acts as the governing body. The FMSB is an organization that prides itself on looking out for […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2020/02/18/disciplinary-actions-medical-boards/

Former Prosecutors File Discrimination Lawsuit Against Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner

Mark Gilson, a longtime homicide prosecutor, and E. Marc Costanzo, a former chief of the Special Investigations Unit, have filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against newly appointed Philadelphia District Attorney, Larry Krasner. Representing Gilson and Constanzo in court are Philadelphia lawyers Sidney L. Gold of Sidney L. Gold & Associates, PC.  and Robert Davitch of […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/former-prosecutors-file-discrimination-lawsuit-against-philadelphia-da-larry-krasner/

Coronavirus Safety Could Clash with Disability Discrimination

Global epidemics are few and far between. Over the last century, there have been only four flu epidemics, most recently being the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus that reached the level of pandemic. Today’s coronavirus, beginning its spread from Wuhan, China, is starting to reach different corners of the world, and health officials are scared that […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/02/15/coronavirus-safety-clash-disability-discrimination/

When Should I Hire an Employment Lawyer?

Hiring an employment lawyer is a personal decision. Many people wait until they are at their breaking point at work before they seek legal advice. Seeking advice before you get to that point could help you make decisions along the way, even before you are ready to file legal claims against your current or former […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/02/14/hire-employment-lawyer/

Job Recruiting Sites May Promote Employment Discrimination

Employment discrimination may be illegal in the United States; however, experts say popular online job sites with artificial intelligence-augmented algorithms exhibited tremendous examples of gender, disability, race, and other types of bias. In fact, the issue has gotten so much press recently that hiring companies are seeking ways to prevent machines from learning how to […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/13/job-recruiting-sites-may-promote-employment-discrimination/

Disability Discrimination in the Workplace

Discrimination in the workplace can take on many forms, and many people find that they have been treated differently or unfairly because of a disability. A qualified employee with a disability is someone with a disability who is still capable of performing their job tasks with or without reasonable accommodations. However, there are occasions when […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/12/disability-discrimination-workplace/

What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

Every year, working women become pregnant and experience extreme levels of discrimination on the job simply because they have a condition that may require temporary accommodations. To combat this reality, Congress has proposed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which hopes to eliminate problems faced by pregnant employees. Beyond the Pregnancy Discrimination Act In 1978, […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/11/pregnant-workers-fairness-act/

Will My Workplace Accommodate My Religious Attire?

We are facing extraordinary times in our nation where practice of religious freedom in the workplace is straining the ability of employers to make appropriate and fair accommodations. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), an agency tasked with investigating violations of federal laws against workplace discrimination, complaints regarding religious discrimination have skyrocketed in […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/07/workplace-religious-attire/

What are the Signs of a Hostile Work Environment?

A hostile work environment is used to describe a severe and recurring situation at your job that can be discriminatory, offensive, and detrimental to your employment and health. It usually stems from a small, unwanted situation or behavior from an employer, coworker, or even non-employees, and can lead to poor work productivity. There are several […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/06/signs-hostile-work-environment/

Effective Tools for Reporting Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

In this post-#MeToo environment, women are becoming more emboldened to take a stand against sexual harassment, especially in the workplace. Employers would be wise to take note and to support their staff members by providing a system for reporting such abuse in an accessible and anonymous way to save harassment victims from further distress. A […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/02/05/tools-reporting-sexual-harassment-workplace/

Potential Risks Involved in New Health Care Laws

The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced proposed changes to Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) that will continue to protect against Medicare and Medicaid fraud, but offer physicians greater flexibility to provide coordinated health care for their patients. The proposed changes will allow exceptions to these laws and ease the burden […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2020/02/04/risks-new-health-care-laws/

New Jersey Mandates Severance Pay for Mass Layoffs

A historical mandate recently passed in New Jersey, where workers who are jobless because of their former employer’s mass layoff will now be given a severance. The terms of the new legislation are aimed at businesses with 100 or more employees who consider implementing a mass layoff. New Jersey is the first state in the […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/02/04/new-jersey-severance-pay-layoffs/

Can I Be Fired for Taking a Sick Day?

You may wake up one morning with the intention of getting ready for work when you realize that you do not feel like yourself. If you do decide to call in sick to work, you may wonder whether it may lead to your termination. In order to keep your job, you must show up for […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/02/01/fired-taking-sick-day/