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Some Delivery Drivers Are Exempt From Arbitration … But Which Ones?

by Angela Rodriguez | Sep 28, 2022 | Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Federal Law Update, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Discrimination, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Ahh, the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), stripping rights from employees since 1925! While it was created as an alternative to litigation with the hopes of making a resolution faster and easier in commercial disputes, it was judicially broadened to cover all disputes...

Can My Employer Discredit My Claims By Using Alleged Criminal Activity Of Which I Was Never Convicted?

by Patricia Brandt | Aug 12, 2022 | Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Federal Law Update, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Discrimination, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

The short answer is it depends. There are very limited circumstances where such evidence can be used, and your employer would be the burden of convincing the court that such evidence of prior bad acts falls through that narrow window. Whether the court will allow such...

Why Having Skilled Employment Attorneys Is Critical

by Gregory Shumaker | Aug 10, 2022 | Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Federal Law Update, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Discrimination, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Readers of this blog know just how complex the world of employment law can be. Today, we review a case out of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that shows why it is so critically important that you seek out an experienced employment law...

Applying For A Job Is Key To Failure To Promote Claim

by Brian Spitz | Jul 22, 2022 | Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Federal Law Update, Firm News, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Sales Commission Disputes

How do you prove a failure to promote race discrimination claim? Best Employment Lawyer Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for an employer “to ... discriminate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions,...

Judges Disagree Whether Elephant Is Person

by Brian Spitz | Jul 20, 2022 | Age Discrimination, Coronavirus, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Federal Law Update, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Discrimination, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Our employment discrimination attorneys often talk about the fact that there is no case that you can guarantee a win – mostly pointing to the fact that judges and juries can be very unpredictable. Recently, our wrongful termination discussed that a crazy situation...

According To Judges, Are Bumblebees Considered Fish?

by Brian Spitz | Jun 30, 2022 | Age Discrimination, Coronavirus, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Federal Law Update, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Discrimination, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation

Sometimes, the only thing that you can do is shake your head and shrug your shoulders when a judge makes a ruling that does not make any sense. There is a reason that no trial attorney with any intelligence and experience never guarantees a client a win. There are...

What Is The Cost To Defend An Employment Lawsuit?

Published By Brian Spitz | Mar 29, 2022 | Age Discrimination, Coronavirus, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Federal Law Update, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Discrimination, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

It is very rare that defense attorneys share their total fees and costs publicly. Indeed, you will not likely find many defense attorneys promoting the total cost of defense, which is likely because a quicker settlement is typically cheaper, less intrusive into...

Can Employers Force Employees To Take FMLA Leave?

Published By Brian Spitz | Mar 24, 2022 | Disability Discrimination, Employment Law, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Wrongful Termination

Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) creates two interrelated substantive rights for employees who qualify under the Act. First, the FMLA provides employees with the right to take up to 12 weeks of leave (either all at the same time or intermittently) for personal...

How Long Will My Employment Claim Take?

On Behalf of Brian Spitz | Mar 13, 2020 | Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation

Best Ohio Employment Discrimination Attorney Answers: How long will my employment discrimination case last? How long does it take to sue my employer for wrongful termination? How long will my case be in court? How Long Will My Employment Claim Take? It seems like...

Can I Be Forced To Sign A Severance Agreement?

On Behalf of Brian Spitz | Feb 10, 2020 | Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Gender Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Workers' Compensation Retaliation

Best Ohio Employment Discrimination Attorney Answer: What happens if you don’t sign a severance agreement? Can you refuse a severance package? Can I still sue after signing a severance agreement? Should I have a lawyer look over my severance agreement before I sign...

Can I Be Forced To Sign A Severance Agreement?

On Behalf of Brian Spitz | Feb 3, 2020 | Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Workers' Compensation Retaliation

You are sitting in your office and somebody pops their head into to say that the boss wants to see you. That’s never a good feeling. It only gets worse when the boss tells you that the company is firing you, letting you go, going in another direction or some other...

Will Tomorrow’s Bosses Discriminate?

On Behalf of Brian Spitz | Jan 24, 2020 | Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation

Best Employment Discrimination Attorney Answer: What can I do about sexual harassment at work? What are the rights of LGBT at work? How can I stop my boss from bullying me? What are examples of harassment? What is the definition of harassment in the workplace? Will...

Myth Busted: Arbitration Not Cheaper Than Litigation

On Behalf of Brian Spitz | Jan 15, 2020 | Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Gender Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation

Arbitration is often an alternative to court… but is it better? Best Ohio Employment Discrimination Attorney Answer: Who pays the bill if I have to go to arbitration with my employer? How much will it cost if my employer files for arbitration? Can my employer force me...

Is It Legal For A Company To Not Pay Overtime?

On Behalf of Brian Spitz | Jan 7, 2020 | Equal Pay Act Claims, Non-Competition Disputes, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Wrongful Termination

Best Ohio Overtime Pay Attorney Answer: Can I sue my employer for not paying me overtime? Is it a problem if I work different hours every week but my pay is always the same? I’m an hourly employee but I never get paid overtime, what can I do? Is my boss breaking the...

How Long Do I Have To Sue My Employer?

On Behalf of Brian Spitz | Dec 19, 2019 | Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Gender Discrimination, LGBTQ Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

How Long Do I Have To Sue My Employer? Ohio Employment Discrimination Lawyer Best Answer: How long do I have to file a discrimination lawsuit against my employer? Can my employer shorten my time to sue for discrimination or harassment? Can my employer make me sign...

Is My Wrongful Termination Settlement Taxable?

On Behalf of Brian Spitz | Jan 16, 2019 | Age Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, Employment Discrimination, Equal Pay Act Claims, Family Medical Leave Act Claims, Gender Discrimination, Military Status Discrimination, National Origin Discrimination, Non-Competition Disputes, Pregnancy Maternity Rights, Race Discrimination, Religious Discrimination, Retaliation, Sales Commission Disputes, Sexual Harassment, Wage: Minimum Wage, Wage: Overtime, Wage: Tipped Employees, Whistleblower Claims, Workers' Compensation Retaliation, Wrongful Termination

Best Employment Attorneys’ Answer: Do I have to pay taxes on my race discrimination lawsuit? Should I report my gender and disability discrimination settlement to the IRS? Can I avoid paying taxes on the jury’s verdict on my sexual harassment claims? “Nothing is...

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Sales Commission Disputes

Some Delivery Drivers Are Exempt From Arbitration … But Which Ones?

Can My Employer Discredit My Claims By Using Alleged Criminal Activity Of Which I Was Never Convicted?

Why Having Skilled Employment Attorneys Is Critical

Applying For A Job Is Key To Failure To Promote Claim

Judges Disagree Whether Elephant Is Person

According To Judges, Are Bumblebees Considered Fish?

What Is The Cost To Defend An Employment Lawsuit?

Can Employers Force Employees To Take FMLA Leave?

How Long Will My Employment Claim Take?

Can I Be Forced To Sign A Severance Agreement?

Can I Be Forced To Sign A Severance Agreement?

Will Tomorrow’s Bosses Discriminate?

Myth Busted: Arbitration Not Cheaper Than Litigation

Is It Legal For A Company To Not Pay Overtime?

How Long Do I Have To Sue My Employer?

Is My Wrongful Termination Settlement Taxable?

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