Pennsylvania Pays State Workers Millions

Since 2010, Pennsylvania has paid $3.2 million in sexual harassment claims against state workers. The total involves approximately two dozen cases, although a financial settlement was not made in every situation. Additional cases are still pending. State Departments with the Most Complaints While the $3.2 million figure represents sexual harassment claims paid out for all [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/03/30/pennsylvania-pays-state-workers-millions/

Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Law Presents Challenges to Physicians

In 2016, Pennsylvania passed Act 16, which legalized the use of medical marijuana in the state. Under Act 16, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has the authority to issue licenses to those that grow medical marijuana and operators of medical marijuana dispensaries. Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program To participate in Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program, patients [ ] The post Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Law Presents Challenges to Physicians appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2018/03/29/pennsylvanias-medical-marijuana-law-presents-challenges-physicians/

DOJ Ruling on Dismissal of Qui Tam Cases

In January 2018, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) made a change to how it elects to dismiss qui tam lawsuits in which the federal government does not intervene. A qui tam lawsuit, often known as a whistleblower suit, is a claim where a private party claims that another individual or a company violated [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/03/28/doj-ruling-dismissal-qui-tam-cases/

Legislators Approve Amendment Against Wage Discrimination Policies

On Monday, an amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), A-1/S-104, was approved by New Jersey legislators. The amendment, which reflects the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, passed in both houses of Legislature and will combat wage discrimination policies. Former Governor Chris Christie vetoed the passing of the Lilly Ledbetter Act [ ] The post Legislators Approve Amendment Against Wage Discrimination Policies appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2018/03/27/amendment-wage-discrimination-policies/

Online Sexual Harassment Outside the Workplace

When most people think of workplace sexual harassment, they think of unwelcome touching and flirting in the office. Although this certainly does happen, it is far from the only way sexual harassment can occur. Workplace sexual harassment can occur online and when it does, it can be as destructive as face-to-face harassment. Ways Sexual Harassment [ ] The post Online Sexual Harassment Outside the Workplace appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2018/03/27/online-sexual-harassment-outside-workplace/

Retaliation After Reporting Sexual Harassment

It takes great courage to report sexual harassment on the job. Whether you have been victimized by sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate comments or jokes, or any other form of harassment, it can be embarrassing and emotionally debilitating. It is never your fault, and it should always be reported. Although it is clearly [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/03/26/retaliation-reporting-sexual-harassment/

Pregnancy Discrimination Leads to Wrongful Termination

Pregnant women often experience nausea commonly known as morning sickness. A 30-year old Walmart worker from Atlanta, Georgia was terminated after suffering the condition at work. Her supervisor told her she needed a doctor’s note in order to take breaks. She complied, and her doctor wrote that the employee should not lift heavy objects. Instead [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/03/23/pregnancy-discrimination-leads-wrongful-termination/