The law generally protects women against sex discrimination generally and against pregnancy discrimination specifically. Certain pregnancy discrimination laws extend to women who are breastfeeding or who are experiencing pregnancy-related challenges. Recently, the...
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Filing a workplace discrimination charge with the EEOC
If you have ever been involved in a car accident, have been the victim of medical malpractice or have otherwise had to hold another individual or entity accountable for negligence, you are likely familiar with how personal injury lawsuits work. You, as the individual...
Handling employer-employee retaliation disputes
Disputes between employers and employees are not always easy to sort out, and this is particularly the case when it comes to discrimination and retaliation claims. Fortunately, there are relatively clear rules in place in terms of what employers may not do when an...
DOJ clarifies important work discrimination distinction
We have previously discussed the fact that American employment law is always evolving. On both a federal level and on a state level, employment law may change rapidly from time to time. As a result, it is important to consult an attorney experienced in employment law...
Recent case: Interesting example of a hostile work environment
Some employment law terms are fairly straightforward. For example, both discrimination and sexual harassment are common terms and therefore most Americans are familiar with them. However, some employment law terms are more vague and difficult to grasp. The concept of...
Understanding the basics of age discrimination
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects older workers from age discrimination in the workplace. It is worth noting that this law only protects workers aged 40 and older from illegal discriminatory practices. Although some state laws protect young workers...
Working while pregnant: An employment law primer
Working while you are pregnant can be a stressful process. You may find yourself to be more tired than usual and hungrier than usual. You may find yourself in need of more frequent restroom breaks. And you may generally just be uncomfortable while you are trying to do...
Preparing for holiday-related employment challenges
‘Tis the season to hire workers for the holiday and winter seasons. It is also time to prepare part-time and full-time workers for challenges unique to the holiday season. From an employment law standpoint, both employers and employees can benefit from understanding...
The influx of seasonal employees puts stress on HR departments
It can be hectic during the holidays. Most industries -- from retailers, to cell phone providers, to production factories -- will likely see a significant upturn in orders and customer traffic. In the coming months, retailers will be adding numerous employees to help...
Putting a face on pregnancy discrimination suits
It is sometimes difficult to observe a systemic problem with any sort of clarity. We frequently write about the prevalence of discrimination within the American workplace. This problem is so varied and so widespread that it can be easy to speak about it in terms that...
