While there has been an increasing amount of media attention and broader social acceptance for transgender people in Arizona and across the country, workplace discrimination continues to be a significant concern. A number of companies have announced initiatives that seek to improve trans inclusivity on the job, but only 9 percent of people over age … Continue reading Transgender workers face discrimination on the job
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Do you know how to address discrimination in the workplace?
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Thursday , June 14, 2018With the strong focus on discrimination that has dominated the news cycle for more than a year, one might think that workplace discrimination is rare at this point, if for no other reason than because both employees and employers are concerned about protecting themselves from the legal and social consequences of discrimination accusations. Unfortunately, workers … Continue reading Do you know how to address discrimination in the workplace?
Wal-Mart settles retaliation lawsuit by transgender worker
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination onIt is illegal for Arizona employers to retaliate against employees who report discrimination. However, many companies continue to be accused of engaging in such behavior. For example, on June 6, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. announced that it had settled a lawsuit filed by a former transgender employee who worked at one of the company’s Sam’s Club … Continue reading Wal-Mart settles retaliation lawsuit by transgender worker
4 things to do if you experience sexual harassment at work
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Tuesday , June 12, 2018Even if you enjoy your job and have every intention of remaining an employee of the company for years to come, you never know when something might go wrong. For example, you could become the victim of sexual harassment at some point in the future. If this happens, you need to learn more about your … Continue reading 4 things to do if you experience sexual harassment at work
Employers must tread carefully in FMLA cases
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Family and Medical Leave Act on Friday , June 8, 2018Employers in Arizona and throughout the country have the responsibility to properly communicate with employees who are on FMLA leave. If eligible, an employee can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave every 12 months. Employers must generally let workers who are on leave know if they are close to using their allotted leave … Continue reading Employers must tread carefully in FMLA cases
Were you wrongfully terminated because of harassment?
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Thursday , June 7, 2018Imagine your boss is sexually harassing you, so you go to your boss’s superior to complain. A week later, you get a termination notice. Apparently, your boss’s superior would rather get rid of you than address the problem of your sexual harassment and discipline your boss. Unfortunately, numerous employees lose their jobs after complaining about … Continue reading Were you wrongfully terminated because of harassment?
What to do?
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday , June 6, 2018The world of employment is ever changing 401ks instead of pensions Independent contractors instead of employees Work from home instead of working from a company office Flextime Medical spending accounts Company offices not even located in your state. Wait a minute. How can you ever expect to hold a company that employs 15 or more … Continue reading What to do?
Worker fired after asthma attack makes FMLA retaliation claim
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Family and Medical Leave Act on Tuesday , June 5, 2018The Family and Medical Leave Act protects the jobs of some workers in Arizona when they need time off because of medical problems. A recent case against a wholesale food distribution company illustrates the importance of timing when an employee makes a claim of interference with rights to family leave and retaliation for taking time … Continue reading Worker fired after asthma attack makes FMLA retaliation claim
Man sues Tesla for discrimination and retaliatory discharge
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Tuesday , May 29, 2018In Arizona and the rest of the nation, it is illegal for companies to retaliate against workers for engaging in protected activity, including reporting illegal behavior. It is also illegal for companies to discriminate against workers based on their protected characteristics. Recently, a California man filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the company discriminated … Continue reading Man sues Tesla for discrimination and retaliatory discharge
21st Century Fox settles group of workplace discrimination suits
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , May 25, 2018Arizona readers may be interested to learn that 21st Century Fox has announced the settlement of multiple discrimination lawsuits filed against it by more than a dozen current and former employees. The entertainment and news giant agreed to pay around $10 million to a total of 18 plaintiffs, but it denied all the allegations. According … Continue reading 21st Century Fox settles group of workplace discrimination suits