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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...