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
Category Archives: Workplace Discrimination
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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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Age discrimination still a thorny problem, according to AARP
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Monday , August 13, 2018Age-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 →
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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, 2018One 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 →
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Statements that could point to age discrimination
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Thursday , July 19, 2018If a 25-year-old and a 65-year-old have the requisite skills to perform the same job, an employer cannot discriminate between the two employees on the basis of age. By virtue of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, employers cannot make hiring, firing, pay, promotion or other employment-related decisions on the basis of age for … Continue reading Statements that could point to age discrimination →
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Reports indicate EEOC probe into Uber
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination onThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission may be investigating ride share company Uber for gender discrimination. A report in the Wall Street Journal indicated that investigators from the EEOC have been conducting interviews with current and former Uber employees as well as requesting company documents. Drivers who work for Uber in Arizona may assume companies in … Continue reading Reports indicate EEOC probe into Uber →
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What types of discrimination are banned under federal law?
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , July 13, 2018Americans discriminate against one another left and right. They choose their friends based on skin color and national origin. They avoid speaking to people of different religious persuasions. And, they judge people because they have gray hair and a few wrinkles. On a personal level, in terms of forming friendships, federal law doesn’t seek to … Continue reading What types of discrimination are banned under federal law? →
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