Federal Law Update

Hire An Employment Lawyer Or Go It Alone? The Hidden Mistakes That Kill Employment Claims

Most people think bringing an employment discrimination or wrongful termination case is easy. Watch a few videos, maybe use a little AI, tell your story, and the truth will win. That sounds nice. It also sounds exactly like the time I decided I could bake my...

Yes, You Can Be Arrested For Keeping Work Laptop

A work laptop can start to feel like it’s yours. The employer hands it to you on day one. You carry it everywhere. It travels on vacations. You build your shortcuts. You store your notes. You probably should not use it for shopping or personal photos — but many...

Wrongful Termination? It Can’t Be Retaliation If You Haven’t Complained Yet

If you’re an employee dealing with an employer who suddenly treats you differently after medical leave, it’s natural to suspect retaliation or even disability discrimination. For any employee facing wrongful termination, retaliation, or employment discrimination, the...

Yes, You Can Be Fired for Excessive Force And Lying to Internal Affairs Despite Claiming Discrimination

Let’s clear something up right away: yelling “race discrimination” after getting fired does not magically turn bad workplace behavior into a wrongful termination case.  Kady-Ann Cox was a police officer for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. In...