Gender Identity Discrimination

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...

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...

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...

Yes, You Can Be Fired For Rejecting Your Schedule

Jessica Ivey, an Asian woman, sued her employer, Crestwood Medical Center, alleging race  and national origin discrimination as well as retaliation resulting in her wrongful termination. Do to various circumstances, Ivey was temporarily given an alternative schedule....

Be Clear: Don’t Give Your Employer A Reason To Think You Quit

Understanding employment law is crucial for protecting employee rights. Whether it’s gender identity discrimination, race discrimination, national origin discrimination, age discrimination, sexual harassment, or retaliation, employees must be aware of how to navigate...

Why Can My Job Fire Me? Understanding “Employment At-Will”

What does “employment at-will” mean? “Employment at-will” is a term used to describe a type of employment relationship where either the employer or the employee can terminate the working relationship at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. In this...

Your Right to Discuss Wages At Work: Let’s Talk Money! 

Ever feel like discussing your salary with coworkers is as taboo as talking about politics at the dinner table? You're not alone! Many people grow up hearing that talking about finances is impolite, but guess what? Discussing your pay isn't just a juicy topic—it's a...

What Is Direct Evidence Of Employment Discrimination?

Today, our employee’s rights lawyers present to you the case of Porter v. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Med. Ctr., 92 F.4th 129 (2d Cir. 2024), a perfect example of direct evidence of employment discrimination. In this case, when the decision maker was asked why the employee...

Miss EEOC Deadlines, Lose Your Claims

The deadline for filing charges for discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) are strict and the failure to comply with the deadline may result in forfeiture of all claims. For charges arising out of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...

What Is The EEOC Process Really Like?

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is a United States federal agency tasked with enforcing laws that prohibit workplace discrimination. Its primary role is to investigate and address complaints related to discrimination, harassment, or wrongful...