Making Sense of the Stark Law

The Stark Law is a federal law which, in its first iteration, was first enacted in 1992. The general purpose of the law is to ensure that physicians are not personally profiting from referring patients to other medical providers. This law can be incredibly complex and interpretations of the law are still changing. Physicians must [ ] The post Making Sense of the Stark Law appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/08/16/making-sense-stark-law/

Tesla Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

The tech industry has had its fair share of sexual harassment claims. As a male dominated industry, women are the minority in the tech field. Unfortunately, many face discrimination and harassment. Most recently, Tesla, the manufacturer of self-driving electric vehicles, is dealing with its own sexual harassment scandal. A former Tesla employee has filed a lawsuit [ ] The post Tesla Sexual Harassment Lawsuit appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/08/10/tesla-sexual-harassment-lawsuit/

Transgender Discrimination at McDonald’s

The transgender community has long dealt with discrimination and hurtful behavior; but when it happens at work, there is something that can be done about it. A recent complaint against McDonald’s has put this issue in the spotlight once again. A former employee of the fast food giant claims she was a victim of discrimination, [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/08/09/transgender-discrimination-mcdonalds/

Sexual Harassment by Clients

Most employees know that or colleagues is illegal. However, when sexual harassment comes from a third party, such as a vendor or a client, it is not uncommon for the victim to feel confused about the legality or liability of the situation. Just like sexual harassment that comes from a worker’s colleague, sexual harassment from [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/08/08/sexual-harassment/

Whistleblower Cases in the News

Sometimes, employees are forced to toe the line between doing their job and doing what is morally right. When an applicant applies for a position with a company, they believe the company is following all federal and state government regulations. When an employee gets hired and is subsequently asked to perform unethical duties, they are [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/08/07/whistleblower-cases-news/

Debate Over Board Certification

There are many factors that individuals consider when choosing a doctor. While many of these factors may be personal ones, such as gender, age, proximity, or reviews from friends and family, one of the most important factors is often board certification. After individuals graduate from medical school and complete their appropriate residency, they become eligible [ ] The post Debate Over Board Certification appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2017/08/04/debate-board-certification/

Overtime Dispute Against DNC

An estimated 50 national field organizers have filed a class action lawsuit claiming that the Democratic National Committee (DNC), the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, and others did not pay overtime wages during the party’s 2016 national convention. This is especially significant because the DNC officially called for a $15 an hour national minimum wage during the [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/08/02/overtime-dispute-dnc/