7th Circuit Court Upholds Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claims
Can an employee sue her employer for sexual orientation discrimination? A recent decision by the the entire bench of the 7th Circuit said that Title VII’s prohibition against sex discrimination necessarily included sexual orientation discrimination claims. In this blog post, I will review the Seventh Circuit en banc decision in Hively v. Ivy Tech Community […]
Neil Gorsuch on Employment Discrimination — What His Confirmation Means for the Future
On April 10, 2017, Neil Gorsuch was sworn in as the 113th Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Find out what that means for employment discrimination cases filed by women, LGBT, and disabled workers. In this blog post I will review some of the 10th Circuit Court cases by Neil Gorsuch on […]
11th Circuit Court Says No to Sexual Orientation Discrimination Claim
A recent U.S. Court of Appeals decision has cast a shadow over the sexual orientation discrimination claims of gay and lesbian employees nationwide. Find out what the case does and doesn’t say about same-sex gender stereotype discrimination in the workplace. In this blog post I will review the U.S. Court of Appeals decision in Evans […]
What Does the EEOC Do?
A lot of people have heard of the EEOC, but like many government agencies, it isn’t always clear what falls within the organization’s charge. If you are like many people you may be wondering “What does the EEOC do?” In this blog post, I will review the role of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) […]
Four Ways Women Face Discrimination at Work: And How to Fight Them
In workplaces all across the country, subtle forms of discrimination go undetected, and unaddressed. Managers, supervisors, and coworkers can make their job sites better for everyone by fighting back against gender bias at the office, or on the line. In this blog I will review the American Bar Journal’s article entitled “4 common patterns of […]
Can I Win My Lawsuit for Workplace Harassment?
It’s one thing to feel like you are being harassed at work. It’s another to know you have a winning lawsuit for workplace harassment. Find out what makes a strong case, and what to do if you think you have one. In this blog I will review what it takes to file a workplace harassment […]
How Professional Records Help Your Discrimination Lawsuit
The first step in a discrimination lawsuit starts before you ever leave work. By gathering your professional records ahead of time, you can fight back against victim blaming. Find out what you should know, and what you can do before even meeting with a lawyer to make your case stronger. In How to Create a […]
How to Create a Sexual Harassment Log
If you are facing sexual harassment at work, you may feel like there is nothing you can do, but there is. By keeping a log of offensive workplace behavior you can help your lawyers build your case and get a better result in the long run. Here’s what you need to know to log sexual […]
Should Women Use Initials to Avoid Gender Bias?
You are on Monster or Indeed, or one of the many other online job application forums. You are looking for a technical job in your field. But if you are a woman, would you ever consider using just your initials to land an interview? In this blog I will review and discuss an article by […]
Am I Being Treated Unfairly at Work Because of Pregnancy?
Life can be difficult when you are pregnant. Physical and hormonal changes can make everyday tasks a challenge. But being pregnant shouldn’t result in unfair treatment on the job. If you think you are being treated unfairly at work because of pregnancy, please continue reading to learn about your rights. In this blog post I […]
