An employee can win a number of different types of damages. Understanding what damages you might be eligible for when you experience sexual harassment or another type of negative employment action can be a different story. Since employers are tasked with creating a safe working environment for employees, the court… read more →
Workplace stress can threaten an employee’s health and productivity. And in some cases, an employee may have good reason to file a lawsuit against an employer for that stress. Studies reveal that workplace stress can cause hypertension, decreased mental health, and severe cardiovascular disease, which results in death for approximately… read more →
Celebrating a holiday after being fired can seem impossible. And yet, everyone else expects you to show up, be the life of the party, and have fun. It can be a really difficult experience. Losing your job can change everything. Suddenly, vacations are not a given, future bills loom, and… read more →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Rice Energy for Age Discrimination Robert accepted a job with Rice Energy as a senior construction foreman in December 2015. Before accepting the position, Robert recalled that he had been promised training on the company’s policies and procedures. Robert shared that after being… 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 →
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 →
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Bimbo Bakeries for Gender Discrimination Jessica accepted a position with Bimbo Bakeries in May 2015, and then, in February 2016, she was promoted to a production supervisor. Despite the promotion, she was concerned about unfair treatment that she’d been experiencing. When Jessica described… read more →
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 →
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 →
Single mothers face a number of difficulties in life and, unfortunately, in the workplace as well. Only a few generations ago, women were barred from most jobs. And even now, the workforce is angled for the advancement of men. Every single parent has it hard, but women must often deal… read more →