In the legal arena, where reality often rivals fiction in its twists and turns, the case of Collins v. Kansas City Missouri Pub. Sch. Dist. serves as a reminder that employment discrimination law isn’t always black and white. Meet Albert Collins, a dedicated employee...
Wrongful Termination
EEOC Releases Revised Anti-Harassment Guidelines for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Will the EEOC’s update to its enforcement guidance help employers address issues related to the LGBTQ+ community? Probably not, but it is a great start. Across the United States, sexual orientation and gender identity remain subjects of extensive debate and political...
After Issue 2, Ohioans Are Ready for Clam Baking
While outdoor cooking of shellfish has been legal for decades, Ohio voters are now adding to their palates a new herb. Recreational marijuana becomes legal in Ohio as of December 7, 2023. Medical marijuana has been authorized since 2016, allowing patients who have...
Yes, You Can Be Fired For Sexually Harassing Multiple Women At Work
It is human nature to root for good over evil; for morality to triumph over inequity; and for light to drown out the darkness. For this reason, most stories portray the plight of a hero fighting against the villain. This is not one of those stories. This is the tale...
Yes, You Can Be Denied A Promotion If You Refuse To Move To Where The Job Is Located
Imagine this scenario: You’ve put in years of hard work and dedication, mastering your role, and striving for that coveted promotion. You believe you deserve it, you’ve earned it, and yet, it slips through your fingers. Your mind races, searching for answers, and...
Employment Discrimination: Don’t Go It Alone
Today, we turn our attention to the recent case of Wiggins v. Universal Prot. Serv., LLC, No. 23-1054, 2023 WL 5014082 (3d Cir. Aug. 7, 2023), which has some very good facts that should support a gender discrimination and retaliation, as well as a possible religious...
Yes, You Can Be Fired For Not Reporting Your Boss’s Sexual Harassment
The Complex Interaction of Silence and Consequences in the Workplace Many employees work for a boss, manager, or supervisor who treats them well and has given them opportunities to succeed. That type of leadership instills a willingness to work hard and produce...
Judges Can Cut The Jury’s Award If They Chose
Large jury verdicts make the news. The large number is what everyone hears. It sets expectations. But those expectations may not be reasonable. For example, most people know about the $2.86 million award against McDonald’s for serving a too hot cup of coffee (which...
Judges May Have Discriminatory Bias Too
Let me start off by saying that I truly believe that the United States has the best justice system in the world. With that said, our justice system is far from perfect. When it comes to pursuing an employment claim, it's important to keep in mind that the justice...
When FMLA Ends, Employees Must Report Or Extend
In the intricate world of employment law, the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) stands as a vital pillar, offering a lifeline to employees facing health challenges or family obligations. The recent case of Boston v. TrialCard, Inc. out of the United States Court...