Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Racial Discrimination Against CNN and TBS

Allegations of racial discrimination have prompted a class action lawsuit filed against Turner Broadcasting, which owns both CNN and TBS. Between 25 and 30 current and former CNN and TBS employees are represented in the lawsuit claiming that company policies and practices prevent black employees from being promoted and from taking action. An internal study [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/28/class-action-lawsuit-alleges-racial-discrimination-cnn-tbs/

Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Physician Malpractice Rates

The first national research study of its kind shows remarkable disparities in the cases of malpractice and disciplinary actions against physicians across the country. The likelihood that a doctor will be disciplined or pay an award in a malpractice claim seems in part to depend upon the state where they practice. Part of the reason [ ] The post Philadelphia Health Care Lawyers: Physician Malpractice Rates appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2016/12/28/philadelphia-health-care-lawyers-physician-malpractice-rates/

Montgomery County Employment Lawyers Discuss Wells Fargo Whistleblower Claim

Wells Fargo was recently the target of a significant whistleblower claim that spanned the entire company, in which numerous employees were allegedly terminated illegally following the reporting of unauthorized accounts being opened. One such female employee has struggled since December 2011 after filing her whistleblower claim. As a result, lawmakers and labor officials are scrutinizing [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/21/montgomery-county-employment-lawyers-discuss-wells-fargo-whistleblower/

Sidney L. Gold & Associates Partners With Salvation Army’s Wishing Well Program

The team at Sidney L. Gold & Associates is very proud to have partnered once again with the Salvation Army s Wishing Well Program. This program is designed to help local families with children who are in desperate need of financial assistance, hope, and caring during the holiday season. Families are selected from The Salvation Army [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/philadelphia-employment-lawyers-salvation-army-wishing-well-program/

Philadelphia Discrimination Lawyers: U.S. Appeals Court Considers LGBT Case

All eyes are on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as justices consider the case of an Indiana teacher who filed a lawsuit claiming she was denied a permanent position and promotions because she is a lesbian. Historically, courts have ruled that gay people are not protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/20/philadelphia-discrimination-lawyers-lgbt-case/

Philadelphia Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyers Discuss Recent Case of Pregnancy Discrimination in Pennsylvania

In a recent pregnancy discrimination case, a federal district court in Pennsylvania ruled that the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) may apply in cases where an employee is no longer pregnant if an employer holds their previous pregnancy against the employee. In this case, the employee was told by her employer that the company did not [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/15/recent-case-pregnancy-discrimination-pennsylvania/

Cherry Hill Employment Lawyers: LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination

Workplace discrimination affects thousands of people in the United States each year, and those who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) are significantly more at risk for discrimination than many other demographics. Changes to workplace policies over the last few years, as well as the increased awareness of the issues the LGBTQ [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2016/12/15/cherry-hill-employment-lawyers-lgbtq-workplace-discrimination/