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Did I wait too long to file a sexual harassment claim?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , December 13, 2017

With the recent string of famous sexual harassment scandals more people are coming forward about their own experiences. Victims of sexual harassment may wait to report their harassers for many reasons, including safety and stable employment. Some men and women in Arizona feel that they waited too long to file their harassment claim. This blog … Continue reading Did I wait too long to file a sexual harassment claim?

Five myths every employee should know about FMLA

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Family and Medical Leave Act on Thursday , December 7, 2017

Caring for a sick family member is one of the most difficult tasks a person can experience. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) lets employees take time off to care for a family member with a serious medical condition or because of their own serious medical issues. The FMLA also gives time off to … Continue reading Five myths every employee should know about FMLA

What constitutes workplace retaliation?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Wrongful Termination on Monday , October 30, 2017

Workplace retaliation happens when an employee speaks up about something, such as discrimination or harassment. It can also happen when an employee refuses to perform an illegal action on the job, or supports another employee after witnessing a wrongful action. Retaliation involves a negative consequence — like a dock in pay, a demotion, or a … Continue reading What constitutes workplace retaliation?

Employment discrimination: Did this happen to you?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Tuesday , October 10, 2017

Employment discrimination can happen to anyone, regardless of your sexual orientation, race, gender or creed. Whether you’re black, white, latino or another race, it doesn’t matter. You’re still protected by federal and state anti-discrimination laws. 7 examples of workplace discrimination Because everyone is vulnerable to being unfairly treated on the job, it’s important that everyone … Continue reading Employment discrimination: Did this happen to you?

What happens if you face discrimination due to pregnancy at work?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , October 6, 2017

More women than every before are working hard to balance starting a family and building their careers. That can mean working throughout a pregnancy, and then returning to conquer the corporate world after an appropriate amount of medical leave following the birth. There are federal laws in place intended to protect the rights of working … Continue reading What happens if you face discrimination due to pregnancy at work?

Men suffer from sexual harassment too

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , October 4, 2017

It’s true that most sexual harassment cases involve female victims in the United States. In fact, 50 percent of women say that they have experienced workplace sexual harassment while at work. However, men can be the victims of sexual harassment too. A recent survey showed that one out of three American men say that they … Continue reading Men suffer from sexual harassment too

Age discrimination facts: What you should know

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday , September 27, 2017

Every able-bodied, able-minded human being who is capable of performing a job has the right to fulfilling work. Every employee in this regard has the right to work without being discriminated against. Nevertheless, numerous Arizona employees find themselves being victimized by discriminatory practices related to their gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin and other factors. … Continue reading Age discrimination facts: What you should know

Questions to ask if you’ve experienced on-the-job discrimination

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday , September 13, 2017

Considering the host of federal laws that protect employees from workplace discrimination, many Arizona workers feel as if they don’t need to worry about losing job opportunities or suffering from wrongful termination as a result of discrimination. However, discrimination continues to be a widespread problem in our state. Perhaps you suddenly lost your job for … Continue reading Questions to ask if you’ve experienced on-the-job discrimination

The 7 federal laws that prohibit workplace discrimination

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Monday , August 28, 2017

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) protects workers in Arizona and throughout the United States from being harmed and victimized by workplace discrimination. If, for example, you did not receive employment because of your race or ethnicity, you could file an action through the EEOC to assert your rights in court. Alternatively, perhaps you’re … Continue reading The 7 federal laws that prohibit workplace discrimination