Sexual Harassment in the Fast Food Industry
#MeToo Protesters across the country are holding McDonald’s accountable for sexual harassment in the fast food industry. But will legal loopholes around franchise agreements keep them from achieving nationwide change? In this blog post, I will discuss protests by McDonald’s workers which reveal sexual harassment in the fast food industry. I will explain how federal […]
Black Women in Law Face Gender Discrimination and Racial Bias
Many people assume that lawyers — both in-house and in firms — live comfortable lives and earn a lot of money. But if you ask a lawyer, especially a woman of color, you may find they experience a life very different from the stereotype. A recent study by the American Bar Association and the Center […]
EEOC Reviews Stopping Sexual Harassment in Workplace Culture
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing the nation’s federal sexual harassment and gender discrimination laws. In a recent public meeting, the agency recognized the best strategy for stopping sexual harassment in workplace culture is through prevention, not litigation. Now the agency has published materials for employers looking for new ways to […]
Miscarried from Pregnancy Discrimination at Work? What are Your Options?
Losing a baby is one of the worst feelings in the world. No legal case will bring your child back after you miscarried from pregnancy discrimination. But you may have options to receive compensation that could help with medical costs, time off work, and other damages related to the loss of your child. In this […]
What Does Male Gender Discrimination Look Like?
When you think of gender discrimination, you most likely imagine a powerful man in a three-piece suit looking down on his female secretary. Or maybe you think of the hostile work environment created when pornography is found on the factory floor. But what about when the victim is a man? What does male gender discrimination […]
