Retaliation is when an employer takes an adverse employment action—firing, demoting, creating a hostile work environment, etc.—toward you in response to your claim of discrimination or because of your participation in a discrimination hearing. This includes activity that you take on behalf of others who are discriminated against. Interestingly, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity […]
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We’ve previously discussed some of the challenges breastfeeding mothers face in the workplace. Our blog post titled “Breastfeeding Challenges for New Mothers Who Work Full-Time” examines laws and on-the-job difficulties employees encounter when breastfeeding or expressing milk. Currently, many breastfeeding mothers have a difficult road ahead of them. However, this shouldn’t stop an employee from
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To successfully sue for retaliation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a plaintiff must establish three elements, one of the elements being that the plaintiff suffered an adverse employment action. Examples of adverse employment actions include losing one’s job, being demoted, or being passed over for a promotion. The decision of
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Discrimination and employment laws normally have some kind of anti-retaliation provision. They state that if you engage in a protected activity (complaining about or reporting an illegal activity or cooperating in an investigation of it), you shouldn’t suffer as a result. A recent federal appeals decision ruled that when three women told their direct supervisor
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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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If you are still employed and someone discriminates against you, or if you are pregnant, or if you are disabled—tell human resources in writing (e-mail is fine). Why? Putting your employer on notice of discrimination against you or any condition that is protected under federal statutes (and some state statutes) gives you more leverage. After
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A Helpful Guide to Pregnant Workers’ Rights Pregnancy discrimination affects far too many mothers nationwide. In fact, the latest statistics reveal that about 20% — or roughly 1 in 5 — pregnant women are the target of workplace discrimination and that: About 1 in 4 pregnant women have thought about leaving their jobs in anticipation
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Workplace Sexual Harassment: Was I Sexually Harassed at Work? Workplace sexual harassment is a pervasive problem that not only violates federal law but that also causes real harm to victims and companies. In fact, according to the latest statistics, at least 15 new workplace sexual harassment cases are filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
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