Posts Tagged ‘unlawful acts’
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Stricter Standard for Title VII Job Transfer Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on April 17 that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act bars discriminatory job transfers, even if they are not accompanied by significant harm to the employee. This will likely clear the way for more workplace bias lawsuits to proceed. The justices, in their unanimous decision in Muldrow v. St. Louis,…
Read MoreBill to Ban Arbitration of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Claims Clears House and Senate, on to White House
A bill amending the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) passed with overwhelming support in the United States Senate on February 10, 2022, to protect employees and consumers from mandatory arbitration for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims. See article. The FAA facilitates dispute resolution through arbitration by creating a process of creating valid arbitration awards…
Read MoreFederal Employee Wins at U.S. Supreme Court on Age Discrimination Claims
April 6, 2020—The U.S. Supreme Court today found that federal employers have broader anti-discrimination requirements under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) than private sector employers. Therefore, federal workers are entitled to broader protections in employment decisions as they must be “made free from any discrimination based on age.” Under the ADEA,…
Read MoreWhistleblowers and Employee Rights Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Related Safety Measures
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act went into effect as of April 1, 2020. A company’s obligations to employees generally requires expanded Family Medical Leave for company’s employing fewer than 500. Employers may not discharge, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against any employee who takes expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Act.…
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 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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