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I miss summer - cookouts, fireworks, baseball, and, for thrill seekers, going to the amusement park! As a child, every year, I looked forward to my family’s annual trip to the amusement park. I would run through the park, intent on riding every roller coaster I could!...
To sign or not to sign—that is the question that confronts every employee facing the final act of their employment. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to accept the severance offered and, with it, the loss of potential claims, or to take arms against the uncertainties of...
This blog post looks at the issue of race/color discrimination. Employee’s rights case is Smith v. City of Stow, 2023-Ohio-4302, 229 N.E.3d 1265 (9th Dist.), is an example of racial discrimination within the workplace. In this case an African American police officer,...
When it comes to legal battles, the stakes are high. You wouldn’t want to walk into a courtroom without the right team by your side – especially a team that knows how to navigate the unpredictable twists and turns of a trial. Hiring a law firm with solid trial...
Retaliation claims are a critical component of employment law, providing essential protection for employees who assert their rights under various anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation statutes. In North Carolina, understanding the scope of these claims,...
“Former Blue Cube employee Elizabeth Cerda was fired for earning wages for time she did not work and threatening to expose her co-workers to COVID-19.” So starts the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit’s recent opinion in Cerda v. Blue Cube...
Boy, some courts just get it wrong. Our employment discrimination lawyers have discussed before the risks that every case faces. No matter how good a case may look, there is no guarantee that it wins or even makes it to a jury. Today, we look at the recent case Norris...
Navigating the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) can be daunting for both employees and employers. This is especially true when it comes to understanding what constitutes a reasonable accommodation for a disabled employee. In this disability discrimination blog,...
In the labyrinth of workplace dynamics, Dr. Andrew Mattioda’s journey through the halls of NASA serves as a poignant testament to the enduring struggle against disability discrimination and harassment. Dr. Mattioda, a dedicated scientist grappling with physical...
Ever feel like navigating your job can be confusing, especially if you have a disability? If you think you’re being treated unfairly at work, you’re not alone. The recent case of Huber v. Westar Foods, Inc., No. 23-1087, 2024 WL 3244337 (8th Cir. July 1, 2024), sheds...
Have you ever felt that your employer was treating you unfairly because of your medical condition or need for leave? You’re not alone. Employment Discrimination laws exist to protect employees from discrimination and wrongful termination, especially when it involves...
As our employment discrimination lawyers have blogged about before, it is never good for the employee when the court opinion starts off with “David Edward Ellis, proceeding pro se …”, which is how our example case started in Ellis v. Schneider Nat’l Carriers, Inc.,...
Our employment discrimination lawyers have repeatedly blogged to warn employees of the perils of filing with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) on their own. Promoted by the EEOC as a simple and easy process, it is anything but. In reality, checking...
Understanding employment law is crucial for protecting employee rights. In a world where the workplace can sometimes feel like a battleground, knowledge of employment law serves as your shield and sword. From wrongful termination to employment discrimination,...
Our employment discrimination lawyers have repeatedly blogged about the dangers of employees representing themselves in legal proceedings. Navigating the legal landscape can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to employment law. One term you might come across...
As wage and hour attorney, I've seen countless ways employers attempt to cheat hardworking employees out of their rightful wages. One particularly insidious method is exploiting exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) to avoid paying overtime. The case...