A failed drug test can spell disaster for an employee or job applicant. Worst case scenario is usually job loss, but sometimes a failed drug test can mean other consequences. Depending on the situation and the current or prospective employer, a failed drug test might not always be confidential. Drug… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Comcast Corporation for Pregnancy Discrimination Shakima began working with Comcast in 2008, and during her career with the company, she became a business account executive. She worked hard to troubleshoot advanced tech problems and helped to manage personal accounts. Within the company, she… read more →
Finding a comfortable temperature for the workplace is an ongoing struggle. Thermostat wars wage throughout the year. Someone is either too cold or too hot. This naturally prompts the question of whether or not the federal government maintains specific requirements for workplace temperature. Although federal law doesn’t specify a temperature… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Wexford Health Services and Erie County Department of Corrections for Disability Discrimination Stacy accepted a position with Wexford Health Services as a licensed practical nurse in May 2015, and she was assigned to the Erie County Department of Corrections that same day. A… read more →
In 2016, marijuana made its comeback in Pennsylvania for medicinal purposes. This once-illegal drug promises hope to many people with severe conditions, but at the same time, it will be challenging to create standards for the workplace. Even if the employee has clearance to use medicinal marijuana and only does… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Adams Township for Sex Discrimination Andra started working part time as a police officer for Adams Township in 2008. She balanced her time between Adams Township and another county in two part-time positions. In February 2016, the township opened testing for full-time positions.… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Alysia Home Health Agency for Wage Violations LaToya started at Alysia Home Health Agency as a caregiver and then moved into the position of consumer monitor. In February 2016, LaToya ended up working both caregiver and consumer monitor positions. She worked 70-hour workweeks… read more →
Everyone knows that dating coworkers is basically a bad idea. So many problems can arise. When a dating relationship turns jealous in management, employees can find themselves at the center of their games. This can create a hostile work environment, workplace harassment, and retaliation. Employees deal with a number of… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Bucks County Court House for Age Discrimination Evangelia started working at Bucks County Court House in March 2006. Soon after, she received two promotions. As a domestic relations support caseworker, Evangelia had many positive performance reviews. But then, in 2015, she noticed that… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Home Instead Senior Care for Religious Discrimination Antoinette joined Home Instead Senior Care as a caregiver in January 2016. As a practicing Muslim, she typically wore a blouse, long skirt, or dress with her hijab. Her employer was aware of her faith and… read more →