FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Traco for Race and Disability Discrimination Maurice, an African American, accepted the position of machine operator at Traco in June 2016. His main responsibility was to operate side loader machines. The machine he operated had no seat belt despite the safety policy that… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center for Pregnancy Discrimination Courtney started at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehab Center as the Director of Staff Development in October 2016. Five months later, she accepted a promotion to Director of Admissions. At the end of June… read more →
While employees receive certain protections from the federal and state government, employers are also obligated to provide a safe working environment for all employees. In some cases, employers also may be liable should something happen between an employee and client. Therefore, employees and employers are in a difficult position when… read more →
A hostile work environment is detrimental to the employee as well as the employer. When employers overlook workplace harassment, this creates a hostile work environment. Federal law protects employees from working in a discriminatory workplace. Therefore, if the workplace harassment intensifies to become a hostile work environment, the employee should… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Guardian Elder Care for Race Discrimination Virginia, an African American, started her position as Care Plan Coordinator in October 2013. A year later, Virginia approached her supervising administration officer and asked to transfer to the new administration department. According to Virginia, her supervisor… read more →
Boss Allegedly Boasts about Turning “Straight Girls Gay,” but When Employee Complains, She is Fired.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Kiddie Academy of Collegeville for Sexual Discrimination April accepted a position as an assistant teacher at Kiddie Academy of Collegeville in February 2017. At the school, April reported to a female boss. Her boss had no scruples to make inappropriate and sexual comments… read more →
Employers receive very few regulations from federal law for drug testing in the workplace. Although federal law does heavily regulate certain industries, such as military contracting and transportation, private employers are basically left to their own devices. State law may offer some regulations, but for those states that don’t, employers… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Property Owner Files Lawsuit against Pro-Home Renovators for HICPA Violations Syreeta signed a contract with Pro-Home Renovators on August 3rd for extensive renovations to her property. The contract specified work to be carried out on the bathroom, basement, the HVAC system, and new cement work. The cost… read more →
Common workplace harassment breaks down the employment relationship, causing a loss of trust between employer and employee as well as a loss in productivity and efficiency. A safe and healthy work environment benefits the employees and employers alike. Therefore, the federal government issued laws that protect the employee’s right to… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against The Spot Etc and David Calloway for Sexual Harassment Melodie became a bartender at The Spot Etc in April 2013. Three years later, in November, Melodie recalls an incident with David Calloway, one of the co-owners of The Spot Etc. According to Melodie,… read more →