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!...
Age Discrimination
To Sign Or Not To Sign – That Is The Severance Agreement
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...
What Conduct Qualifies As Hostile Work Environment?
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...
Yes, You Can Be Fired For Sending Sexually Offensive Emails
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.,...
Google Is Not A Substitute For Talking With An Employment Lawyer
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...
Critical Action: Timely Report Harassment And Discrimination
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination based on protected characteristics, including gender, race/color, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, and age. Hostile work environment harassment is...
Yes, You Can Be Fired For Rejecting Your Schedule
Jessica Ivey, an Asian woman, sued her employer, Crestwood Medical Center, alleging race and national origin discrimination as well as retaliation resulting in her wrongful termination. Do to various circumstances, Ivey was temporarily given an alternative schedule....
Be Clear: Don’t Give Your Employer A Reason To Think You Quit
Understanding employment law is crucial for protecting employee rights. Whether it’s gender identity discrimination, race discrimination, national origin discrimination, age discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation, employees must be aware of how to navigate...
Why Can My Job Fire Me? Understanding “Employment At-Will”
What does “employment at-will” mean? “Employment at-will” is a term used to describe a type of employment relationship where either the employer or the employee can terminate the working relationship at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. In this...
Your Right to Discuss Wages At Work: Let’s Talk Money!
Ever feel like discussing your salary with coworkers is as taboo as talking about politics at the dinner table? You're not alone! Many people grow up hearing that talking about finances is impolite, but guess what? Discussing your pay isn't just a juicy topic—it's a...