A contractor is hired to perform certain work for you, but when a contractor does not fulfill their responsibilities, you may have a case for fraud, defective work, or breach of contract. Of course, there are many reasons for a home owner to sue a contractor. An important detail for… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against the Wahl Heating and Cooling, Inc., for Unpaid Wages Philip joined Wahl Heating and Cooling, Inc., as a comfort consultant in April 2016. He worked full-time, often 45-50 hours a week, and he was to be paid by commission. Philip received a pay… read more →
Valentine’s Day is the holiday for love cards and chocolates but not coworkers. Sometimes managers and coworkers think it might be cute to send everyone valentine notes or a chain email greeting card. In other cases, managers see it as a good time to express their interest in a certain… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against ULTA for Disability Discrimination In May of 2011, Brooke accepted the position of associate manager at ULTA. Five years later, she suffered a heart attack and required a surgery. Brooke was diagnosed with Cardiac Syndrome X, which results in reduced blood flow. This… read more →
Determining what rights an employee has when it comes to an employer’s dress code depends on the situation. Employees who identify as part of a legally protected class may also receive certain protections when it comes to an employer’s dress code. To recognize if this is the case, an employee… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Don Rosen Imports for Sex Discrimination In 2008, Diana accepted a receptionist position at Don Rosen Imports. She worked without problem up until 2015. That year, Diana noticed that she was being treated inappropriately. According to Diana, one of her coworkers had no… read more →
Is hair discrimination a symptom of race discrimination in the workplace? The argument remains heated. Some believe that employers who mandate certain hair requirements on certain types of hair are discriminating against the legally protected classes of different races. These grooming requirements most often target employees with coarse, curly, or… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against East Penn Manufacturing Company for Disability Discrimination Jose received a job offer from East Penn Manufacturing Company as a material handler. A deformity in his left hand limited Jose’s ability to grasp, pull, carry, or do two-handed activities. However, with the reasonable accommodation… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against America’s Support Coordination and Management and America’s Home and Health Services for Breach of Contract Anita joined America’s Home and Health Services (AHHS) from August 2012 to September 2013 when she took the managing director position at America’s Support Coordination and Management (ASCM)… read more →
Certain employment myths feed the idea that employees have more rights than they actually do, meaning that employees often accuse managers of harassment. After all, no one likes to be called out for poor work performance or be reminded of the workplace rules. But, these actions are not illegal. Workplace… read more →