Federal Law Update

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...

Can A Job Transfer Constitute Discrimination?

Best Adverse Employment Action Attorney Answer: Most of time when someone is contacting us regarding their potential legal claims against an employer, they are doing so because they were wrongfully terminated.  But what if you were not terminated, but instead were...

Frustrated employee sitting at a desk with a laptop, symbolizing workplace retaliation and discrimination.

Can You Be Retaliated Against For Reporting Discrimination Or Taking FMLA Leave?

Yes, employers can retaliate, but that doesn’t mean it’s legal. Picture this: you file a complaint about employment discrimination or take FMLA leave to care for a loved one. You think you’re doing the right thing. But instead of a gold star for following workplace...

A worker consulting with a doctor about FMLA leave and ADA accommodations.

Medical Leave: Can I Get More Under ADA After FMLA Expires?

As employee’s rights attorneys are fond of saying, it depends. When your leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) ends but your health still prevents you from returning to work, you might qualify for additional protections under Americans with...

Can Older Employees Be Fired Because Of Diminishing Skills Or Ability?

We all know that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), you can’t be fired just because of your age. Employers can’t push you out simply because you’ve hit a certain birthday. That’s...

One More Reason Representing Yourself In Employment Discrimination Cases Is Bad

It happens from time to time. A client or a party representing themselves has what they think is a brilliant idea – “I will just write a letter to the judge or the court and explain my situation and they’ll understand.” This type of ex parte communication (talking to...