Some people in Arizona who shop at Anthropologie may have heard that a lawsuit has been filed against the owner of the company, Urban Outfitters. A 54-year-old woman says she faced retaliation after she used a company hotline to complain about her boss. The woman claims she was told she would not get a managerial … Continue reading Woman claims discrimination, retaliation at Anthropologie
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5 signs you could be the victim of workplace discrimination
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday , October 17, 2018It might have been a funny sensation in the pit of your stomach, or maybe it was just the way your supervisor looked at you while responding to your question. You know that — for some superficial reason like race, gender or national origin — your supervisor doesn’t like you. Signs of on-the-job discrimination If … Continue reading 5 signs you could be the victim of workplace discrimination
EEOC sexual harassment claims rise during #MeToo era
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Monday , October 8, 2018Arizona residents are likely aware that Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been accused of rape and sexual assault by dozens of women including A-list movie stars. The allegations leveled against the disgraced producer were the impetus for the #MeToo movement, which has encouraged thousands of women around the world to step forward and share their … Continue reading EEOC sexual harassment claims rise during #MeToo era
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, 2018Bringing 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, 2018People’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, 2018In 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, 2018A 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, 2018Some 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?
Uber will pay workers in harassment and discrimination cases
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , August 31, 2018Some 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, 2018When 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