Posts Tagged ‘employment law’
Equal Pay Day and the Legacy of Lily Ledbetter
April 10, 2018 is the 22nd Annual Equal Pay Day, which was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996. Equal Pay Day was determined to fall on a Tuesday, to illustrate how far into the next work week a woman has to work to make the same amount as her male counterparts.…
Read MoreContingency Fee Business Cases (No Attorneys’ Fees Paid Unless You Prevail)
For many years, the legal profession has charged businesses hourly fees for business dispute litigation where the law firm is paid win or lose. However, results oriented contingency or hybrid attorney fee arrangements allow the pursuit of business claims for companies or individuals that may not have the budget for hourly representation. Henrichsen Siegel, P.L.L.C.…
Read MoreEEOC Released a New Question & Answer Guide on National Origin Discrimination
National origin discrimination is defined by the EEOC as “Treating people unfavorably because they are from a particular country or part of the world, because of ethnicity or accent, or because they appear to be of a certain ethnic background (even if they are not)”. National origin discrimination is covered under the Title VII of…
Read MoreNational Origin and Citizenship Employment Discrimination: New Regulation
A new regulation takes effect today, January 18, 2017, to prevent national origin and citizenship discrimination in employment. The Department of Justice stated that treating a worker differently when requesting documents during the employment verification process, no matter the intent, will be prohibited. The department redefined this type of discrimination as “The act of intentionally…
Read MoreCosby Accusers Act as Catalyst for Conversation on Statutes of Limitations
The seven women who have said they were sexually assaulted by Bill Cosby have helped bring the discussion on statutes of limitation on sexual assault cases to the table. These seven women live in different places and have different lives but in each of their cases, by the time they decided to come forward, many…
Read MoreFox News Anchor Gretchen Carlson Wins $20 Million Settlement Over Sex Harassment Claims
Former Fox New anchor Gretchen Carlson settled her lawsuit with 21st Century Fox for $20 million. Carlson alleged that Fox News CEO Roger Ailes had made unwanted sexual advances towards her, demoted her, and then let her go when she turned him down. For a year and a half she had recorded her meetings with…
Read MoreHenrichsen Siegel Wins Sex Harassment Jury Verdict
Henrichsen Siegel Wins Sex Harassment Jury Verdict in Favor of Client for Workplace Hostile Environment On Friday, August 12, 2016, after a 4-day jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, Henrichsen Siegel’s client was awarded a six figure judgment against a large corporation for Title VII sex…
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 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 MoreHenrichsen Siegel, P.L.L.C. Brings Personal Injury And Employment Legal Protection To Daytona Beach, Florida
Henrichsen Siegel, P.L.L.C. attorneys are now available for consultation by appointment in historic downtown Daytona Beach, Florida at 457 South Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 254-3467, for personal injury law and employee-side labor and employment law matters. The firm is AV Rated and its attorneys have been a presence in the Washington, DC…
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