Ridesharing Rivals Anti-Kickback Laws

An increasing number of patients are missing doctor appointments, blood draws, X-ray appointments, and other routine non-emergency testing due to lack of transportation. Statistics show that over three million patients each year will miss a medical appointment because of transportation issues. Many patients in rural areas have limited access to transportation for non-emergency medical appointments. [ ] The post Ridesharing Rivals Anti-Kickback Laws appeared first on Discrimlaw Healthcare.
http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2018/04/30/ridesharing-rivals-anti-kickback-laws/

Sexual Harassment Highlighted in Television Episode

A recent episode of Scandal, a political thriller television series, brought the sexual harassment issue out into the open once again. In this episode, titled “The List,” powerful men in the show’s Washington, D.C. environment were exposed for using their careers and their stature to manipulate interns and other women for sex. In this fictional [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/04/27/sexual-harassment-highlighted-tv-episode/

Former NBC News Anchor Tom Brokaw Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Former NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw was accused of sexual misconduct that occurred during his tenure in the 1990s. On Thursday, it was revealed that Brokaw propositioned several women, including two colleagues. A former NBC News correspondent and Fox News anchor disclosed that he attempted to kiss her twice without her consent. In another instance, [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/04/27/tom-brokaw-sexual-misconduct/

Gas Station Owner Shortchanges Workers

Are you a gas station worker who is paid a flat monthly rate? If so, your hourly wages may be below the applicable minimum wage standard. The United States Department of Labor is working to ensure that shortchanging the wages of gas station workers ends. Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against [ ] The post Gas Station Owner Shortchanges Workers appeared first on Discrimlaw NJ.
http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2018/04/25/gas-station-owner-shortchanges-workers/

Vanguri Nominated 2018 Attorney of the Year by The Legal Intelligencer

The law firm of Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Neelima Vanguri has been nominated for The Legal Intelligencer’s 2018 Attorney of the Year award. Three finalists for the honor were nominated by a panel of the Pennsylvania legal community and members of the publication’s editorial staff. The winner [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/vanguri-nominated-2018-attorney-of-the-year/

Congress Addresses Sexual Harassment in the Sciences

Sexual harassment takes places in all types of workplaces, including those in the field of science. While working in a male dominated science field, female students and post doctorate candidates can be especially vulnerable to sexual harassment.  Workplaces in the science field, such as field camps, laboratories, or observatories can be remote locations without safe [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/04/24/sexual-harassment-sciences/

Transgender Teachers Face Workplace Sexual Harassment

If you are a transgender teacher who has suffered discrimination or sexual harassment in the workplace, you are not alone. A recent NPR Ed survey revealed that over 50 percent of interviewed transgender teachers have suffered sexual discrimination or harassment in the workplace. The survey of 79 transgender and gender-nonconforming teachers examined the experiences of [ ]
http://www.discrimlaw.net/2018/04/23/transgender-teachers-face-workplace-sexual-harassment/