Employment Discrimination

Can I Be Fired for Reporting Workplace Discrimination To HR?

Some cases should be clear-cut—but they are not. Marci Walkingstick Dixon v. State of Oklahoma ex rel. Regional University System is a prime example of race discrimination, gender discrimination, and retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Marci...

The Disappointing Truth About Filing With the EEOC

Every year, like clockwork, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) reminds us just how out of touch it is with the realities faced by ordinary workers. The 2024 Annual Performance Report and the Office of General Counsel’s Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report...

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Can You Prove a Hostile Work Environment Without Major Harm?

Yes, you can. The legal standard for hostile work environment claims has evolved, making it easier for employees to prove their claims. In McNeal v. City of Blue Ash, Ohio, 117 F.4th 887 (6th Cir. 2024), the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...

Yes, You Can Be Fired for Marijuana Use—Even If You Have a Disability

Think you are untouchable at work because marijuana is legal in your state? Think again. Employers can—and often do—enforce drug-free workplace policies regardless of state laws. This stark reality played out in the case of Sharon Mundy v. City of Pittsburgh 2024 WL...