The career of a firefighter is mentally stressful and filled with physical danger. Firefighters are at greater risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and certain types of chronic respiratory disorders. Currently, being a firefighter is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States with high levels of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) reported, and… Read More
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Maternity Leave
You are expecting. You have a baby bump, made arrangements for a baby shower, are busy shopping for a crib, checking out the latest in strollers, and are just plain excited. However, despite the excitement, you may be concerned with your job status. How will your employer accept your time off for maternity leave? How… Read More
EEOC Takes on Albertsons Pharmacy for Language Policy
The EEOC initiated a lawsuit against Albertsons Pharmacy for a policy that prohibits employees from speaking Spanish while on the job. The Albertsons in question is located in San Diego, but recently, other cases involving prohibitions on certain hairstyles have garnered national attention in the media. Recently, a judge ruled that while employers cannot discriminate… Read More
California Court Ruling Could Make Uber Drivers Employees
The so-called gig economy has made it much easier for employers to claim that their hired labor is made up of independent contractors as opposed to employees. The distinction is important because employees are entitled to a host of benefits to which independent contractors are not entitled. That includes the right to overtime pay, health… Read More
What is Behind all the Walmart Class Action Lawsuits?
Every employer has the potential to be sued by one or more employees; in a sense, it is often the price of doing business. When a company experiences multiple class action suits on a regular basis, however, is it a sign of a bigger problem? Suits Against Walmart A number of lawsuits have plagued Walmart… Read More
Former Broker Alleging Gender Discrimination in Merrill Lynch Fallout
Betsy Whipple, a former Merrill Lynch stockbroker, levied a blistering complaint against the brokerage firm last month. Whipple, who originally worked for Morgan Stanley, boasted a book of business worth over $20 million. The complaint accuses Merrill Lynch of gender discrimination but lists a number of other complaints that range from theft of services to… Read More
Key Oregon Employment Law Abuses for Retirees and Those Made Redundant
Although an employer has some discretion to select certain employees for redundancy, they must exercise any employer action in such a way that does not break Oregon employment law. The state has laid out certain procedures that must be followed. However, there is also an expectation that the employer will handle this sensitive process in… Read More
Danforth Center Terminates Researcher on Suspicion of Sexual Harassment
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center recently dismissed one its researchers amid complaints of workplace sexual harassment. Since the #MeToo social media movement raised awareness around the perils of simply being a woman in the workplace, workplaces have been under scrutiny to address the problem of sexual harassment. Those that do not could find themselves… Read More
Hertz Agrees to Settle Denver Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
In what some are calling a victory for the working disabled, The Hertz Corporation has agreed to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed against its Denver, Colorado car sales division. The initial lawsuit drew attention to a continuing problem throughout the United States – the inability of those with physical disabilities to gain employment. Though… Read More
Missouri Supreme Court Set to Decide on LGBTQ Discrimination
Missouri is one of a number of states that does not include protections for the LGBTQ community in terms of civil rights issues such as workplace discrimination. That, however, could change as the Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether the Missouri Human Rights Act should extend beyond race, religion, nation of origin, sex, disability, and… Read More