Hostess Suffers Racial Controversy in Italian Restaurant

An Olive Garden hostess in Indiana recently quit her job after allegedly being the target of racial discrimination and retaliation. According to the former hostess,…

https://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/04/29/racial-controversy-restaurant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=racial-controversy-restaurant

Top Rutgers Athletics Official Accused of Discrimination and Bullying

A Rutgers University athletic official is facing backlash due to two complaints citing discrimination and bullying. Those close to the official claimed that he created an abusive environment at work. There were also reports of racial discrimination. According to six witnesses, the athletic official had former complaints regarding his abusive behavior toward staff. In fact, […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/04/28/rutgers-athletics-official-discrimination-bullying/

Employee Files Against PNC Bank for Employer Negligence

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is facing a lawsuit after failing to keep an employee safe from a repeat sexual assailant. According to reports, the…

https://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/04/27/pnc-bank-employer-negligence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pnc-bank-employer-negligence

Sidney L. Gold Gives Perspective on Harassment Policies in the Workplace

Sidney L. Gold of Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. was recently quoted in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) article titled, “Illinois Anti-Harassment…

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Rutgers University Faces Age Discrimination Lawsuit

Rutgers University is facing a lawsuit following a report of age discrimination against a 95-year-old professor. The professor, part of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, claims that a Rutgers University dean forced an unnecessary medical leave after he fainted from dehydration. Two physicians backed up his claim that the fall was due to […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/04/23/rutgers-university-age-discrimination/

What is Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment exists in all types of companies and is experienced by employees at all levels, victims could be interns or in senior management. Sexual…

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Ageism at Work Prominent in the United States

A recent study found that charges related to age discrimination in the workplace doubled from 1990 to 2017. This targeted employees who were 65 years…

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What Should I Know About Whistleblowing as a Physician?

The federal False Claims Act gives citizens an incentive for reporting parties who submit false claims or false statements. When the government successfully recovers monies in these cases, whistleblowers are entitled to a percentage, plus attorney fees. The United States Department of Justice recovers billions of dollars in these qui tam cases. Qui tam lawsuits are filed […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2020/04/14/whistleblowing-physician/

Entitled Severance Pay

The recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused an abrupt spike in unemployment rates. Over 10 million people have filed an unemployment claim in the last…

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What Should I Do If I was Laid Off or Furloughed During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has swept the nation and is causing businesses across the United States to suffer financially. The recent health orders and forced…

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Rights for Nursing Employees

Almost 84 percent of babies in the United States are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, according to data collected by the Centers for…

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Receiving Proper Overtime Pay

Working from home is a great way to stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, many employers are working overtime without getting paid…

https://www.discrimlaw.net/2020/04/07/overtime-pay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=overtime-pay

Can Phone Apps End Sexual Harassment?

When an individual is harassed in a sexual manner at work, it is often difficult to file a formal complaint against their abuser. The difficulties of filing a report often stem from the culture of sexual harassment in the workplace; many victims are not taken seriously, while others face retaliation from their employers. This culture […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2020/04/06/phone-apps-sexual-harassment/