FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Fox Chapel Publishing for Age and Disability Discrimination Ray started with Fox Chapel Publishing in July 2013 as the director of sales. Now 69-year-old, Ray was never formally promoted, but internal communications and press releases often referred to him as VP of sales.… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for Disability Discrimination Tashana accepted a cardiology technician position at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in 2008. Then, in 2016, she started to experience extreme and persistent lightheadedness. Worried about these symptoms, Tashana enrolled in diagnostic treatment to pinpoint the… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Thomas Publishing for FMLA Violations Michael became an account executive in December 2014 at Thomas Publishing. His main assignments included selling advertising space and creating digital marketing packages to sell. Based on his excellent reviews and hard work, Michael accepted a promotion to… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Reading Hospital for Disability Discrimination Andrew accepted a position with Reading Hospital as a certified pharmacy technician in July 2008. He suffers anxiety, chronic depression, and learning disabilities, but despite these disabilities, Andrew could always perform the job tasks assigned to him. Around… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Xpressbet LLC for Disability Discrimination John accepted a position with Xpressbet in 2015. He suffered from chronic anxiety but was able to manage it on his own. In January 2017, John received a sensitive diagnosis. Due to this diagnosis, he decided that it… read more →
Mental health issues can result in employment discrimination by employers, managers, coworkers, and clients. Certain laws obligate employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers with a disability. An employee may qualify for reasonable accommodation even if they are only perceived to have a disability. Mental Health Employment Discrimination Mental health… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Pittsburgh Action Against Rape for Disability Discrimination Caroline joined the team at Pittsburgh Action Against Rape as a counselor in May 2015. Over a year later, Caroline noticed that her job had negative effects on her so she pursued treatment from a psychiatrist… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against UPMC McKeesport for Disability Discrimination In October 2012, Kari accepted a position with UPMC McKeesport as a registered nurse in the emergency department. Four years later, she left on approved FMLA leave to give birth. After the birth, Kari used 6 weeks of… 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 →
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 →