What constitutes workplace retaliation?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Monday , October 30, 2017

Workplace retaliation happens when an employee speaks up about something, such as discrimination or harassment. It can also happen when an employee refuses to perform an illegal action on the job, or supports another employee after witnessing a wrongful action. Retaliation involves a negative consequence — like a dock in pay, a demotion, or a … Continue reading What constitutes workplace retaliation?

How workplace disability discrimination affects employees

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday , October 25, 2017

Some people in Arizona who have disabilities might not disclose their conditions to their employers. This was one finding of a study conducted by the Center for Talent Innovation, which looked at workers with disabilities throughout the US as well as in other countries, including Brazil, Germany and India. The study found that in the … Continue reading How workplace disability discrimination affects employees

Dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Tuesday , October 17, 2017

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a common occurrence even though it is illegal. In some cases, sexual harassment can be so pervasive that it can have an impact on workplace productivity. Some employees who experience it might quit or may fear that they could lose their job if they report the behavior. Harassment comes … Continue reading Dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace

Ninth Circuit ruling revives hostile work case

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Thursday , October 12, 2017

A Ninth Circuit court ruled that a jury should look into whether preferential treatment for an alleged rapist by an employer constitutes sexual harassment of the victim. This ruling may have significant implications for Arizona workers. In August 2011, a female employee of the Idaho Department of Corrections (IDOC) was reportedly raped outside of work. … Continue reading Ninth Circuit ruling revives hostile work case

Employment discrimination: Did this happen to you?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Tuesday , October 10, 2017

Employment discrimination can happen to anyone, regardless of your sexual orientation, race, gender or creed. Whether you’re black, white, latino or another race, it doesn’t matter. You’re still protected by federal and state anti-discrimination laws. 7 examples of workplace discrimination Because everyone is vulnerable to being unfairly treated on the job, it’s important that everyone … Continue reading Employment discrimination: Did this happen to you?

Court says man’s retaliation claim can proceed to trial

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Family and Medical Leave Act on Saturday , October 7, 2017

Arizona residents may be interested to learn about a man who filed an age discrimination and retaliation claim against his former employer. The former nursing home maintenance director claimed that his termination by a Pennsylvania nursing home violated his rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. After … Continue reading Court says man’s retaliation claim can proceed to trial

What happens if you face discrimination due to pregnancy at work?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , October 6, 2017

More women than every before are working hard to balance starting a family and building their careers. That can mean working throughout a pregnancy, and then returning to conquer the corporate world after an appropriate amount of medical leave following the birth. There are federal laws in place intended to protect the rights of working … Continue reading What happens if you face discrimination due to pregnancy at work?

Lawsuit alleges disability discrimination at Home Depot

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Thursday , October 5, 2017

The Americans With Disabilities Act generally requires employers to give reasonable accommodations to disabled employees. Home Depot, which has several locations in Arizona, is facing a lawsuit for failing to do so. The store in question is located in Peru, Illinois. According to a lawsuit filed on Sept. 28 by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity … Continue reading Lawsuit alleges disability discrimination at Home Depot

Men suffer from sexual harassment too

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , October 4, 2017

It’s true that most sexual harassment cases involve female victims in the United States. In fact, 50 percent of women say that they have experienced workplace sexual harassment while at work. However, men can be the victims of sexual harassment too. A recent survey showed that one out of three American men say that they … Continue reading Men suffer from sexual harassment too

New OSHA form helps whistleblowers

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Tuesday , October 3, 2017

Arizona workers may be interested to know that OSHA has a new online whistleblower complaint form. The goal of the form is to ensure that complaints are directed at the right agencies, which may increase the odds of a timely investigation. Employers are obligated to provide workers with a safe and healthy work environment as … Continue reading New OSHA form helps whistleblowers