Shareholder Resolution Demands Investigation at Comcast
Philadelphia-based media corporation, Comcast, is facing a potential inquiry into its failure to protect employees from sexual harassment. Activist investment firm Arjuna Capital filed a resolution that would require the company to conduct an independent review of incidents of sexual harassment and how the company failed to prevent them. The firm wants a vote on […]
» Read More...March 12, 2020
Tech Company Under Investigation for Pregnancy Discrimination
Google has once again made headlines for allegedly questionable behavior on the part of managers toward employees. One of the latest accusations against the technology giant involves discrimination against a female worker who became pregnant. If the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) supports the accuser’s filings against Google, she may choose to pursue a […]
» Read More...March 11, 2020
Practical Tips for Workplace Romances
Lasting relationships start when two people meet on the job and begin dating. It is not uncommon for work to bring together likeminded people who end up becoming romantically involved. There is nothing inherently wrong with finding love at work, but dating a coworker can be complicated. No couple wants their employers dictating their dating […]
» Read More...March 3, 2020
Popular Lingerie Brand Under Sexual Harassment Allegations
Sexual harassment has plagued workplaces in the United States for decades, whether it be a small business or a fortune-making empire. Women are usually the victims of sexual harassment, with men making unwanted advances, violating and disrespecting a woman’s personal space and body. Recently, a sexual harassment scandal had been revealed that involves two major […]
» Read More...February 26, 2020
Sexual Harassment in New Jersey Politics
Recently, the first hearing of the Workgroup on Harassment, Sexual Assault and Misogyny in New Jersey Politics took place in Fort Lee. This panel discussion followed on the heels of NJ Advance Media and the Star-Ledger’s December 2019 report that focused on sexual assault and sexual harassment in state politics. The hearing had presentations by […]
» Read More...February 21, 2020
Famed New York City Restaurant Closes After Sexual Harassment Allegations
A famous New York City restaurant is closing after the release of multiple sexual harassment allegations against its owner. The victims included 11 women who worked at the Spotted Pig restaurant. The New York Attorney General stated that the victims suffered from a hostile and unsafe work environment. The victims dealt with multiple acts of […]
» Read More...February 20, 2020
Coronavirus Safety Could Clash with Disability Discrimination
Global epidemics are few and far between. Over the last century, there have been only four flu epidemics, most recently being the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus that reached the level of pandemic. Today’s coronavirus, beginning its spread from Wuhan, China, is starting to reach different corners of the world, and health officials are scared that […]
» Read More...February 15, 2020
When Should I Hire an Employment Lawyer?
Hiring an employment lawyer is a personal decision. Many people wait until they are at their breaking point at work before they seek legal advice. Seeking advice before you get to that point could help you make decisions along the way, even before you are ready to file legal claims against your current or former […]
» Read More...February 14, 2020
New Jersey Mandates Severance Pay for Mass Layoffs
A historical mandate recently passed in New Jersey, where workers who are jobless because of their former employer’s mass layoff will now be given a severance. The terms of the new legislation are aimed at businesses with 100 or more employees who consider implementing a mass layoff. New Jersey is the first state in the […]
» Read More...February 4, 2020
Can I Be Fired for Taking a Sick Day?
You may wake up one morning with the intention of getting ready for work when you realize that you do not feel like yourself. If you do decide to call in sick to work, you may wonder whether it may lead to your termination. In order to keep your job, you must show up for […]
» Read More...February 1, 2020
