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We’ve all heard some outrageous things said in the workplace, especially when a boss or manger is trying to cover their tracks after being accused of employment discrimination. And when a case heads to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) or court,...
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employees are protected from retaliation because they opposed or filed a charge of employment discrimination or harassment. With that said, the filing of a charge of race/color discrimination does not provide blanket...
In most cases, employees are unable to provide direct evidence that they were terminated because of their race or another protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), or the Age Discrimination in...
Not everything in life or business can wait. If you work as a healthcare professional, maintenance technician, emergency response personnel, or IT technician you’ve likely had your personal time interrupted by work outside your usual hours. After all, heart attacks,...
When it comes to legal battles, the stakes are high. You wouldn’t want to walk into a courtroom without the right team by your side – especially a team that knows how to navigate the unpredictable twists and turns of a trial. Hiring a law firm with solid trial...
“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...
Boy, some courts just get it wrong. Our employment discrimination lawyers have discussed before the risks that every case faces. No matter how good a case may look, there is no guarantee that it wins or even makes it to a jury. Today, we look at the recent case Norris...
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...