CBS News Fires Charlie Rose After Sex Allegations

CBS News fired Charlie Rose from his co-host duties on the CBS This Morning show and his role as a 60 Minutes contributor on Tuesday due to sex allegations. Although no CBS News employees accused the broadcaster of these claims, many women who worked with him on his PBS interview show, which has been suspended [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/11/22/cbs-charlie-rose-sex-allegations/

Pregnancy Discrimination at NJ Realty Group

Pregnancy discrimination is a form of discrimination that can have a substantial impact on a working woman’s life and the lives of her family members. Pregnancy discrimination involves very specific forms of mistreatment; therefore, it is recognized as a category separate from sex discrimination. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 amended Title VII of the [ ] The post Pregnancy Discrimination at NJ Realty Group appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/11/21/pregnancy-discrimination-nj-realty-group/

Pregnancy Discrimination and Female Police Officers

Two recent lawsuits underscore the reality that pregnancy discrimination against female police officers is an ongoing problem. One police officer filed suit, claiming her police department discriminated against her by demoting her to patrol duty immediately after she returned from maternity leave. Patrol duty made it impossible for the officer to pump breast milk for [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/11/18/pregnancy-discrimination-police-officers/

Healthcare Organizations Targeted for Discrimination Lawsuits

Discrimination in the workplace is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Unfortunately, workplace discrimination against disabled applicants and employees still happen. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sues employers who discriminate against workers with disabilities. Recent lawsuits indicate that healthcare organizations are special targets of the EEOC. The EEOC discovered that medical [ ] The post Healthcare Organizations Targeted for Discrimination Lawsuits appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2017/11/17/healthcare-organizations-discrimination-lawsuits/

Holiday Christmas Party Tips for Employees

It’s that time of year again when businesses send out invitations to the holiday work party. Although, on the surface, these events can offer good food, entertainment, and the chance to spend some carefree time with co-workers, they can also be tricky to navigate. Here are a few tips for surviving and enjoying the holiday [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/11/16/holiday-christmas-party-tips/

Aging Doctors Put Their Patients at Risk

As individuals age, their physical and cognitive capabilities decline. In many positions, this is correlated with reduced productivity and capability to perform job duties. In the medical field, there is an ongoing debate over whether doctors should have a mandatory retirement age. It is not uncommon for physicians to continue to practice into their 70s [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/11/15/aging-doctors-patients-risk/

Whistleblower Protections

Many people have reported when their employers engaged in unlawful or shady practices, only to lose their jobs as the result. In fact, a new study on state whistleblower lawsuits indicate that most employees who initiate this action will be fired. A recent report by a whistleblower advocacy group claims that most people who expose [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2017/11/11/whistleblower-protection/