Race Discrimination

Yes, You Will Lose Your Race Discrimination Case If You Admit You Weren’t Treated Differently Based On Your Race

Depositions are stressful and can be tricky. Employee’s rights lawyers know that clients often say things that can hurt their case. It’s not unusual for someone to admit they were late a few times or didn’t get along with a coworker. But one thing employees can’t...

Yes, You Can Be Fired For Being A Bad Boss – Even If You Complain About Discrimination

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...

To Sign Or Not To Sign – That Is The Severance Agreement

To sign or not to sign—that is the question that confronts every employee facing the final act of their employment. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to accept the severance offered and, with it, the loss of potential claims, or to take arms against the uncertainties of...

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...

Yes, You Can Be Fired For Sending Sexually Offensive Emails

As our employment discrimination lawyers have blogged about before, it is never good for the employee when the court opinion starts off with “David Edward Ellis, proceeding pro se …”, which is how our example case started in Ellis v. Schneider Nat’l Carriers, Inc.,...

Google Is Not A Substitute For Talking With An Employment Lawyer

Our employment discrimination lawyers have repeatedly blogged about the dangers of employees representing themselves in legal proceedings. Navigating the legal landscape can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to employment law. One term you might come across...