U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Whether Employment Arbitration Agreements Can Block Class Actions
Sometimes problems in the workplace are so widespread that they affect hundreds or even thousands of employees. That’s when lawyers and government enforcement agencies use class action lawsuits to protect employee rights. But if the U.S. Supreme Court decides that employment arbitration agreements apply to employment disputes, it could put the solutions out of reach. […]
Racial Slurs and Retaliation Drive EEOC to File New York Lawsuit
Is it ever okay for a supervisor to use a racial slur at work? Should an employer be allowed to fire you in retaliation for filing a harassment complaint? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently drew its line in the sand against these forms of racial discrimination by filing a lawsuit in New York’s […]
Is an Employer Responsible for Sexual Harassment by Its Employees?
When many people think of sexual harassment in the workplace, it brings to mind coercive bosses and oppressive business owners taking advantage of younger workers beneath them. But what about when the harasser is a coworker? Is an employer responsible for sexual harassment by its employees? In this post I will discuss whether an employer […]
When is it Legal for Women to be Paid Less than Men?
Employees often don’t like to share information about salary. Some employers even try to forbid it to prevent hard feelings in the workplace. But the secrecy around compensation also allows women to be paid less than men, without anyone realizing it. What can you do if you find out this is happening to you? Is […]
Do Men Have a Right to Paternity Leave?
There is a lot to think about when a man’s partner is expecting a child. Many new fathers want to take time off work to address the practical issues of caring for a newborn, and to bond with their new children. But will doing so put your job at risk? Do men have a right […]
