Employment Discrimination Blog

If you are a teenager facing sexual harassment by someone at work, you may not even know that what the person is doing is illegal. Teens and parents need to know what to look for, what to do, and who to talk to when sexual harassment happens at work. In this blog post, I will […]

When racist jokes fly in the workplace it can make every shift uncomfortable. When does racial harassment cross the line into discrimination? Is there anything you can do to stop the jokes? In this blog post, I will discuss the federal laws against racial discrimination. I will explain what it takes to form a racial […]

Hiring an employment discrimination attorney after you have been fired may be more than a little intimidating. After all, you just lost your job. How will you afford a lawyer? And how much does an employment discrimination attorney charge, anyway? In this blog I will explain Eisenberg & Baum’s contingency fee policy, and what it […]

If you are a skilled professional in a lucrative position, it may seem like sexual harassment could never happen to you. But recent lawsuits by reporters Gretchen Carlson and Andrea Tantaros against their former employer Fox News show that sexual harassment claims can happen in any industry, at any level. In this blog post, I […]

If you are facing sexual harassment at work, you know it’s about more than just an unwanted word or gesture. Sexual harassment causes all kinds of harmful effects that can damage your health, well-being, and career. Even if you aren’t directly the victim, the hostile workplace created by sexual harassment can have long-lasting effects. In […]

If your workplace is laced with sexual tension or you are being singled out because of your gender, you may feel like the only way out is through the courts. But sometimes it can be hard to tell if you would be eligible to file a private civil rights lawsuit. You may be wondering just […]

If you are one of the nearly 1.4 million Americans who identify as transgender or transsexual, finding and maintaining employment can be challenging. Many LGBT employees are afraid to come out at work. They are worried that their employers will fire them, discriminate against them, or make their workplace a hostile, and even dangerous, place […]

Women searching for new jobs in male-dominated industries often feel like they are facing an uphill climb. They may face stereotypes and discrimination even before they sit down for an interview. But are there jobs out there that are actually “just for men”? Is there ever a time a woman can be turned down just […]

When you are bullied at work it can make you and your coworkers miserable. It can feel like there is nowhere to go to help, or nothing you can do. You may feel like you have no option but to quit. The truth is that the solutions to bullying can be complex and depend on […]

No one wants to look forward to a miserable time at work day after day. Workplaces can be hostile and unwelcoming for a number of reasons. But not every bad work experience amounts to harassment or a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). In this blog, I will go through some of […]