U.S. Supreme Court Considers LGBT Discrimination by Wedding Cake Baker
On December 5, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that pits protections granted to a same-sex couple in a state Civil Rights Act against claims of Free Speech and Freedom of Religion by a Christian baker. The outcome is far from certain, but the effect on state and federal discrimination […]
Harassed at Work: Can You Sue for Emotional Abuse?
When you are harassed at work, it can make you dread every shift and put your physical and mental health at risk. But can you do anything to stop it? Can you sue for emotional abuse if harassed at work? In this post, I will review the laws that protect employees from workplace harassment and […]
Autistic Dishwasher Sues for Psychiatric Disability Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Discharge
Chronic mental and emotional conditions can make it hard to hold down a job. Everyday activities are often much more difficult when working around a diagnosis like depression or autism. When your employer engages in psychiatric disability discrimination, it can become too much to handle. But the EEOC and private employment discrimination attorneys are here […]
Sexual Harassment in the Federal Government: #MeToo Hits Congress
The #MeToo movement has affected big names from Hollywood to Washington. Now, a string of allegations against Congressmen (and women) are raising questions about how sexual harassment in the federal government is handled, and who gets to know about it. In this blog post, I will review allegations weighed against a number of U.S. Representatives […]
What is Ford Motor Company Doing About Harassment of Women and African-Americans?
When a workplace turns hostile, it is often not just one employee who suffers. Even when only a handful of employees come forward to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it is often a sign that relief will take company-wide changes. At Ford harassment of women and African-Americans has been going on for decades. Find […]
