Retaliation

Wrongfully Fired For FMLA Use Or ADA Violation? You Have Rights

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...

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...

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...

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