As we have noted in prior posts, allegations of discrimination can be tough to deal with. They can have a profound effect on an office's culture and produce a chilling effect on creativity. Discrimination claims can also lead to costly lawsuits and judgments, which...
Employment Discrimination
Why employers should have litigation readiness plans
Ideally, the relationship between a supervisor and a subordinate will be harmonious and productive. Both parties will respect and like working together, and their respective work product will show it. However, this ideal relationship may not be what is currently being...
Have you suffered employment discrimination due to a disability?
While everyone has certain limitations which they struggle to overcome in life, for individuals who are living with a disability, every day can be full of obstacles and challenges in both one's personal and professional life. In 2010, the U.S. Census Department...
Jury awards millions in gender bias case
We frequently write about the kinds of mistreatment that many Americans face on a regular basis in the workplace. Although the law prohibits discrimination, harassment and other forms of mistreatment under numerous circumstances, this kind of mistreatment persists....
Can accountability end discrimination the federal workplace?
Workplaces across California are good at making it known when they do well in the areas of reducing discrimination and promoting equality. Large employers especially often sing their own praises when the number of women or people of color in high-level positions...
How California investigates employment discrimination
In California, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing oversees employment discrimination complaints. When a worker has been the victim of discrimination in the workplace, he she may file a complaint with the DFEH, which will then investigate the complaint and...
Protections for LGBT workers are evolving inconsistently
Numerous studies and surveys confirm that the majority of Americans support the idea that individuals should not be discriminated against based on their sexual orientation or their sexual identity. However, the law does not protect against discrimination based on...
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...