What is Harassment: Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the … [Read more...]
National Origin Discrimination: An Overview
What is national origin discrimination? Discrimination based on national origin involves treating employees or job applicants unfavorably because they are from a different country, or because of the … [Read more...]
Employee Rights After Job Termination: An Overview
Employees terminated by an employer have certain rights. An employee has the right to receive a final paycheck, the option of continuing health insurance coverage, and may be eligible for severance … [Read more...]
Wrongful Termination: The Basics
Did you know that an employer can’t fire you in some cases, even if you’re an at-will employee? For example, certain laws protect people who become pregnant or disabled while employed. This guide … [Read more...]
Wrongful Termination Case Settles for $325k
The state’s former director of labor relations, who claims wrongful termination for publicly criticizing state officials, has agreed to a settlement of about $325,000. As part of the agreement, the … [Read more...]
Racial Harassment Claim Results in $935k Jury Verdict
The plaintiff, an African-American Firefighter/Paramedic, brought this lawsuit against the defendant city for racial discrimination, racial harassment and retaliation, in violation of the California … [Read more...]
Denial of Additional Shifts Could Constitute Adverse Action for Retaliation Claim
In a U.S. District Court decision, the court found that a restaurant’s denial of an employee’s opportunity to work additional shifts could satisfy the adverse action requirement to support a … [Read more...]
Gender Discrimination Suit Results in $13.4M Jury Verdict
The plaintiff, a former shipping supervisor, sued her former employer, the defendants, for violation of the Equal Pay Act, gender discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Claim Results in $40K Recovery
The defendant is a plant material wholesaler and nursery in Florida. The complainant is a former employee with the defendant, who asserted sexual harassment and retaliation by her former immediate … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Claim Settles for $123K
In this sexual harassment matter, the plaintiff male university employee alleged that another employee, the son of the university president, sexually harassed him. When the plaintiff complained, his … [Read more...]
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