You’ve Come A Long Way…maybe?
Wage Discrimination Suit Filed by 5 Members of U.S. Soccer Women’s Team Before Title IX, one of the few places for women in professional and collegiate sports was on the sidelines, as a cheerleader. After Title IX was signed into law in June 1972, there’s been an explosion of opportunity for female athletes, with numerous…
Read MoreWho’s Protecting Your Financial Future?
41 Million Americans: That’s the share of our country estimated to be over the age of 65. Out of that number, 1 in 10 experienced elder abuse over the course of just one year, many cases involving more than one form of abuse. However, the National Elder Abuse Incidence Study estimates that only 1 in 14…
Read MoreCommercial/ Business Contingency Cases: Sharing The Financial Risk
Neil L. Henrichsen, an AV Rated commercial trial lawyer, and the attorneys of Henrichsen Siegel, P.L.L.C. have litigated and taken to trial complex commercial matters in courts throughout the United States. We have battled numerous adversaries for our clients, regardless of their size and now matter how well-funded. Contingent fees are critical to our business…
Read MoreFacts About Sexual Harassment
What To Know About Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Employees are protected from unwanted sexual attention in the workplace under federal law, Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, and many state and local laws. Employees protected under the federal law must work at a facility that employs 15 or more employees, and…
Read MoreFacts About Pregnancy Discrimination
Have I been discriminated against based on my pregnancy? For many, upon learning that they will welcome another living being into their lives is a moment to celebrate. However, this news can be a source of anxiety for expectant mothers in the work force. They wonder if they’ll be fired or fear they’ll be demoted…
Read MoreHenrichsen Siegel civil rights client wins federal jury trial in Jacksonville, Florida
In 2012, Marvin Johnson was beaten in a cell by a Duval County corrections officer, while two other officers stood by and took no action to stop the assault. Mr. Johnson was punched multiple times by one officer after his repeated requests for medication in a dorm within the Duval County Pretrial Detention Facility. Other…
Read MoreSigns Someone Might Be A Victim of Financial Elder Abuse.
Financial exploitation of the elderly can be perpetrated by a stranger, a friend, caregiver(s), or even family members. Signs that someone might be a victim of financial elder abuse are: Unusual or unaccounted for activity in bank accounts, i.e. large or numerous withdrawals, attempts to withdraw from bank account Current bills remain unpaid, in spite…
Read MoreFAQ’s about The Family and Medical Leave Act
What is FMLA? FMLA is a federal law, The Family and Medical Leave Act. It provides 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year to eligible employees, while enabling employees to return to their previous position prior to leave. What is covered by FMLA? An employee may ask for 12 work weeks of unpaid leave in…
Read MoreMobile Check Deposit Issues
Many banks are providing customers the new popular feature of depositing checks through a smartphone. Customers use a mobile app to take a picture of a check with their phones or tablets and deposit the money into their banks accounts. This process is known as remote deposit capture and about three quarters of the largest…
Read MoreWhistle-blower Lawsuits
Whistle-blower laws prohibit retaliation for complaints by employees to employers of unlawful activity. Fraudulent acts as well as unfair and deceptive trade practices reported by an employee who then is subjected to retaliatory acts in the workplace, including harassment, unwarranted transfers and termination on trumped up performance issues, can form the basis of a valid…
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