Religious Discrimination at Work: Is it Getting Worse?
Religion has become a political talking point over the last year. But has all the press around President Donald Trump’s campaign and later travel bans affected religious minorities’ ability to do their jobs? Is religious discrimination at work getting worse? In this blog post I will review Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act, […]
Can a Man Sexually Harass Another Man?
When they think of sexual harassment, many people envision a male boss putting pressure on a female employee to have sex with him. But that’s not always the case. The stereotype can make it hard for a man to come forward when he finds himself facing inappropriate conduct. He may even wonder, “Can a man […]
Black Haitian Dishwashers Called “Slaves” EEOC Lawsuit Says
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed a lawsuit in Florida claiming a local hotel discriminated against Black Haitian dishwashers, including calling them “slaves”. The case raises the questions of whether discrimination can happen between minorities, and how staffing agencies can mask deeper problems. In this post, I will discuss EEOC vs SBEEG Holdings, LLC […]
Fox News Corporate Culture Raised Sexual Harassment Problems
TV heavyweight Fox News has been plagued with public sexual harassment allegations for nearly a year. But the allegations suggest the corporate culture that created the problem ran even deeper. In this blog post, I will review the sexual harassment allegations against Fox News starting in 2016. I will discuss how the corporate culture at […]
Police Officer’s “Gayness” Prevented Promotion, Lawsuit Says
Police departments across the country have had problems recruiting a diverse and inclusive workforce. But they don’t do themselves any favors when they allow sexual stereotypes to affect hiring and promotions decisions. One Missouri police officer’s “gayness” prevented promotion and prompted a gender discrimination lawsuit. In this blog, I will review Wildhaber v. St Louis County, […]
EEOC vs. Hiring a Lawyer: When Do You Need an Attorney for Job Discrimination?
Do you need an attorney for job discrimination or will the EEOC do the work for you? Find out why you should talk to a lawyer first, and when you can skip the EEOC altogether. In this blog post, I will discuss the differences between the EEOC process and what an attorney for job discrimination […]
How to Settle a Sexual Harassment Claim Out of Court
Lawsuits are important. They publicly expose illegal employment behavior and provide important remedies to injured workers. But not every claim needs to go to trial. Find out how a lawyer can help you settle a sexual harassment claim out of court, and why you might want to. In this post, I will discuss the out-of-court […]
Kansas Custodians Say They Were Fired After Reporting Sexual Harassment
If you are facing a sexually hostile work environment, you may be hesitant to report it. You may be afraid you will be fired after reporting sexual harassment to your employer or the EEOC. That’s what happened to several Kansas school district custodians who were facing harassment at work. In this blog, I will review […]
Top 10 Industries with Largest Gender Pay Gaps
Do you ever wonder how much you make, compared to others in your industry? Men and women may be surprised to find out the top 10 industries that continue to struggle with a large gender pay gap. In this blog, I will review a recent PayScale study analyzing the gender pay gap across different jobs, […]
New Guidance on Employment Harassment Law
How do you know what your employer is supposed to do to prevent employment harassment? Is there anything you can do to show employers what they should be doing without filing a complaint? The new EEOC proposed guidance is a good place to start. In this post I will discuss the newly proposed Enforcement Guidance […]
