“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...
Employment Discrimination
ADA: Employees Cannot Demand A Specific Accommodation
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,...
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...
Wrongfully Fired For FMLA Use Or ADA Violation? You Have Rights
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...
Employers Cannot Fire Employees For Failing Timely Call Off If Due To Disability Or FMLA
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...
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.,...
EEOC: Another Reason Why Not To Go It Alone
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...
USERRA Protects Employees, But Not Independent Contractors
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,...
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...