The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been stepping up enforcement of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP Act, which enacted federal protections of pregnant women. This has been seen in a handful of cases with employers paying out settlements due to alleged pregnancy discrimination. This could be a sign of employers potentially facing increased liability as the EEOC dedicates more resources towards enforcing the PWFA and PUMP Act. Continue reading “EEOC Seeks Enforcement of PWFA and PUMP Act”
Author: Steven Mitchell Sack
What is Wage Theft, and How Do You Identify It?
Wage theft is one of the most pervasive issues affecting workers in the US today, with billions of dollars being effectively taken from employees by their employers every year. Though it often targets lower income workers, employees of any income level may become the victim of this type of labor abuse. But what exactly is wage theft, and how do you identify it if it is happening?
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Bay Shore Construction Company Sued for Underpaying Workers
A construction company based out of Bay Shore has been accused of violating New York labor laws due to misclassifying employees and underpaying them for their work. This allegation came from the Nassau County District Attorney’s office, who has brought a lawsuit against the company for its violations. The suit highlights how workers can be exploited when their employers are not honest or careful about how their employees are classified.
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Trustly Accused of Sex Discrimination Against Female Executives
An executive working for Trustly, Inc., a major financial services provider, has filed a sex discrimination claim in federal court, alleging underpayment and retaliation by the company. The lawsuit accuses the company of firing her after complaining about female executives being underpaid compared to their male counterparts. The suit also accuses the company of having a “tech-bro culture” that is hostile to women overall, contributing to the circumstances that resulted in her dismissal.
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Law Firm Accused of Age Discrimination Against IT Workers
A major law firm has been accused of engaging in unlawful age discrimination by two former information technology (IT) workers in a new lawsuit filed in Illinois federal court. The suit alleges that they were forced out of their positions in favor of younger workers despite the ability and willingness to continue in their roles. They are seeking justice for the harm done to their careers as a result of losing their jobs, as well as lost wages and other compensation. Continue reading “Law Firm Accused of Age Discrimination Against IT Workers”
Ten Signs Your Employer Might Want to Fire You
Sometimes, you will get laid off without warning, losing your job without any opportunity to prepare or protect yourself. However, in some cases, your employer may signal that they are getting ready to fire you from your job, consciously or otherwise. Here are ten potential signs your employer might be getting ready to fire you:
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What is a Confidentiality Agreement, and How Can it Affect You?
If you work with any kind of sensitive information as part of your job, or have settled a case against your employer, you may have been forced to sign a confidentiality agreement at some point. While this sort of agreement can be important and useful, it can also be abused to silence employees from speaking out about the harm they have suffered. But what exactly is a confidentiality agreement, and how can it affect you? Continue reading “What is a Confidentiality Agreement, and How Can it Affect You?”
Supreme Court Declines Uber Driver Arbitration Case
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a case from Uber drivers who sought to be exempted from a mandatory arbitration clause in their employment contracts. The lawsuit sought to obtain an exemption from the arbitration agreement under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). However, because the court refused to hear the appeal, the lower court’s ruling will stand, meaning the Uber drivers’ case will go to arbitration.
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Seven Important Terms to Know in Your Employment Contract
If you are an employee at a company with a formal employment contract, it is critical that you understand all of the terms of your contract. This can help you ensure you get everything you are legally entitled to from your employer, as well as help protect you in the event you are fired or get into some other employment-related dispute. Here are seven important terms you should know in your employment contract:
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What Does it Mean to Be Fired For Cause?
If you have been in any workplace for long enough, you have probably heard of someone being fired “for cause.” This is a situation just about any worker wants to avoid, with a potential impact on both their ability to access unemployment benefits and their future career prospects. But what exactly does it mean to be fired for cause, and why would someone be fired in this way?
