Looking for a job while pregnant can mean facing discrimination

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , September 28, 2018

Bringing a new life into this world often means assuming a lot more responsibility. After all, newborns require expensive equipment and clothing, along with a lot of time for care. Discovering that you will soon have a baby can inspire many women to make drastic changes in their lifestyles and future plans. Women who were … Continue reading Looking for a job while pregnant can mean facing discrimination

Adoption qualifies the new parent to FMLA leave like a birth does

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Family and Medical Leave Act on Thursday , September 27, 2018

People’s families can grow in a variety of ways. Sometimes, two people fall in love after the end of a previous relationship. One of them may already have children, so when they get married, their new spouse suddenly has stepchildren. Other times, couples expand their family the most common way, by getting pregnant and then … Continue reading Adoption qualifies the new parent to FMLA leave like a birth does

Age discrmination in the workplace and the EEOC

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Tuesday , September 25, 2018

In a survey of older adults conducted by the AARP, almost two-thirds said they had experienced or seen age discrimination in the workplace, and 92 percent of respondents said age discrimination was somewhat or very common. For workers in Arizona who have experienced age discrimination it can sometimes be unclear what steps can be taken. … Continue reading Age discrmination in the workplace and the EEOC

Arizona workplace harassment often goes unreported

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Thursday , September 13, 2018

A study published by international specialist insurer Hiscox indicates that 35 percent of employees across the U.S. feel they’ve been subject to harassment in the workplace. Half of that group said the harassment they experienced was due to their sex or gender. Researchers putting together the 2018 Workplace Harassment Study surveyed 500 full-time employee adults … Continue reading Arizona workplace harassment often goes unreported

What are the federal fair housing laws?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Civil Rights Law on Wednesday , September 5, 2018

Some people who are looking to rent a new home or apartment may find that they’re denied the ability to live in the place. There are many lawful reasons why a landlord may deny a particular tenant the right to live on his or her property. Nevertheless, if the landlord denies someone a lease on … Continue reading What are the federal fair housing laws?