FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Hampton Inn for Pregnancy Discrimination Cierra joined the team at Hampton Inn as a maintenance technician in December 2016. Soon after starting, Cierra was diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy. Cierra shared that her doctor set restrictions to help protect the baby, including no… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC for Age and Disability Discrimination Cheryl accepted the position of scheduling secretary at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in January 2003. At 62-years-old, Cheryl managed her Type II Diabetes and the corresponding poor vision caused by the diabetic retinopathy along… read more →
The level of intensity for an employee disagreement determines in some ways a manager’s response. However, fighting can be very subjective. While one manager may ignore a disagreement, another manager may decide that the workers should be fired. In at-will employment states such as Pennsylvania, an employer can terminate an… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Santander Bank for Race Discrimination and FMLA Violations Sonia, a Hispanic woman, joined Santander Bank as a Single Point of Sales Contact in June 2011. Five years later, Sonia was transferred to the Cashier Department of the company under a new boss. This… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Apria Healthcare, Inc. for Disability Discrimination Kelly began working with Apria Healthcare, Inc., as a customer service agent in August 2015. During the interview for the position, Kelly revealed to the interviewer that she was diagnosed with heart issues, back problems, and ankle… read more →
“Get it in writing” guides nearly every business agreement that starts out verbally because no one knows the future and how a connection may sour. Verbal agreements are harder to prove because the actual words agreed upon are not documented. But certain situations and surrounding facts can be used to… read more →
For an unemployment appeal, employees have the option of hiring an unemployment appeal attorney or representing themselves. Employers who have a history of appealing unemployment claims will have an experienced lawyer on their side. An unemployment appeal lawyer can be the difference between winning or losing the appeal. The Basics… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Home Owner Files Lawsuit against Houzz Construction for Breach of Contract Shobha hired Houzz Construction to make repairs on her home. Together, they drew up a contract that outlined a complete kitchen remodel, including demolition, electrical, plumbing, painting, cabinet installing, and ventilating. On March 17, Shobha and… read more →
Employers often face legal action for interfering with the employee right of FMLA leave. FMLA interference occurs when an employer blocks an employee’s use of FMLA or disciplines an employee for using FMLA. Blocking an eligible employee’s use of FMLA or retaliating against an employee who used FMLA approved leave… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Chapman Auto Group for Sex Discrimination Mark, a homosexual male, started at Chapman Auto Group as a branch manager in January 2009. He then was promoted to general manager, and Mark oversaw four rental offices. But, Mark faced harassment and discrimination for his… read more →