Just like workers in the private sector, employees of the federal government have the right to a workplace free from illegal discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation for whistleblowing and wrongful termination. But the way that federal workers enforce these...
While the COVID-19 pandemic has led to some older workers taking early retirement, many others remain on the job. They have a living to make, a family that depends on them and bills to pay. However, certain companies do not value experienced and older workers,...
If you have a disability, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 61 million adults live with a disability in the United States. You deserve to be treated with respect, and if you believe that your employer is...
Gender discrimination is one of the most common forms of employment discrimination in the United States. Though men and women can potentially be victimized, most often, it is women who suffer the career-altering effects of this pernicious workplace bias. More...
You likely know that employers cannot discriminate against workers based on a variety of protected classes. These include race, sex, age, disability and religious background. They also include pregnancy. This means that pregnant women benefit from certain legal...
The 7th Circuit, United States Court of Appeals is advocating that courts must take a deeper look into pay inequality. Learn more here.
A former case manager from Lake County, Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Child Services for wrongful termination. Learn more about the case here.
How the Legal Conversation Surrounding Hair Discrimination Is Evolving To many people, hairstyle is part of their identity. Certain hairstyles, textures, and grooming techniques have unique cultural and personal importance. Unfortunately, some of these hairstyles can...
Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ+ Workers Protected Under 1964 Civil Rights Act On June 15, 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration, declaring that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects gay, lesbian, and transgender employees. The vote was...
Who qualifies for a Reasonable Accommodation? In order to be entitled to an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you must work for an employer with 15 or more employees (or a state or local government), you must be a person with a disability...
