Are you a woman who has been discriminated against because you are pregnant? As made clear by the Forbes article, “Yes, Pregnancy Discrimination at Work Is Still a Huge Problem,” you’re not alone. But is there something you can do about it, such as filing a claim or lawsuit? The answer is yes, but you […]
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Have you received unwanted sexual comments, jokes, or advances at work? Was a significant employment decision such as a promotion denied (or granted) based on your rejection (or acceptance) of a sexual advance? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, you are likely the victim of sexual harassment as defined by the
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So you gritted your teeth, forced a smile, and signed a performance improvement plan (PIP). Now what? Unfortunately, the worst is probably yet to come. So brace yourself. A PIP is supposed to give you a fair chance to “improve” your performance. In my experience, that’s rarely the case. This can be for a number
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Traditionally, companies have used noncompetes to prevent highly paid senior managers from going to work for their former employers’ competitors. Today, however, noncompetes are even used with minimum wage workers. For example, see Does Jimmy John’s Noncompete Clause for Sandwich Makers Have Legal Legs? You might be presented with a noncompete agreement before your first day
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Are you experiencing problems at work because you are pregnant? Perhaps you are thinking about doing something about it. Would it be helpful to at least know the steps of filing a pregnancy discrimination case? It’s good that you’re doing your research. Deciding to move forward on your claim is a big step. You want
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Are you facing problems at work? Or perhaps you just got fired? A lot is at stake, and you may need a lawyer. But you want to be smart about it, and you have a few questions. How do you get your questions answered without paying an arm and a leg? Read on, my friend.
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Have a question about your potential legal case? Our Legal Leverage program has you covered! Are you trying to decide whether you should sign the (bogus) performance improvement plan (PIP) that your boss or human resources just shoved in your face (figuratively)? It’s an important question because PIPs, by definition, include critical descriptions of your
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Getting fired can be a life-changing, traumatic event, especially when you have devoted blood, sweat, and tears to an organization only to be shown the door, perhaps literally with a cardboard box in hand. If you are in one of those dark times, you should know that there is hope. Consider These Success Stories I
Florida Fire Rescue Department Settles Sex Discrimination and Retaliation Claims Four Florida female firefighters have resolved their sex discrimination and retaliation claims against their employer, the Davie Fire Rescue Department, for more than $400,000 according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Three firefighters filed complaints with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission which referred the
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An Employee’s Guide to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace No one should have to work in a place where she or he is treated poorly because of a personal characteristic, like sex, race, color, national origin, or religion. And, our laws set out to protect employees from having to work in such places. However, legal
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