Uber will pay workers in harassment and discrimination cases

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , August 31, 2018

Some people in Arizona may have heard that Uber has faced claims of gender discrimination and harassment. Three Latina engineers filed a lawsuit against the company in October 2017. They said their pay was lower than that of male colleagues who were Asian or white and that even when women and people of color performed … Continue reading Uber will pay workers in harassment and discrimination cases

Men are also the victims of gender discrimination

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , August 17, 2018

When we hear about gender discrimination, we often think about women and how they have suffered from thousands of years of discrimination at work, at home and in society in general. However, in the modern era, men can suffer from gender-based discrimination too. Here are four real-world examples of gender discrimination against men that led … Continue reading Men are also the victims of gender discrimination

Age discrimination still a thorny problem, according to AARP

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Monday , August 13, 2018

Age-based discrimination in the workplace remains disturbingly common in Arizona and around the country, according to a recently released study by the AARP. The nonprofit advocacy group asked 3,900 Americans 45 years of age or older about their work experiences, and 90 percent of them said that discrimination against older workers was commonplace. Almost two-thirds … Continue reading Age discrimination still a thorny problem, according to AARP

Pregnant mothers and new adoptive parents have a right to leave

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , August 3, 2018

One of the most exciting and magical moments of your life is when a child joins your family. Whether you are pregnant and expecting the birth of a child or in the final stages of adoption, you are probably worrying about work leave. After all, newborns and new additions to your family require a lot … Continue reading Pregnant mothers and new adoptive parents have a right to leave

Former FEMA employee being investigated

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , August 1, 2018

FEMA is responsible for helping Arizona residents obtain assistance after a natural disaster or other emergency. The man who ran the organization’s personnel department until June 2018 is facing allegations of sexual harassment and that he led a toxic culture. Among the allegations against him is that he hired friends from college and women who … Continue reading Former FEMA employee being investigated