Supreme Court Religious Discrimination Decision Makes it Tougher for Employers to Claim Undue Hardship
- posted: Mar. 12, 2024
- Employee Rights
While the First Amendment to the Constitution guarantees Americans the right to practice their religion freely, there have been numerous instances where a worker’s attempt to do so has been Read More
EEOC Sanctions Company for Using AI as an Age-Discrimination Tool
- posted: Mar. 05, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
It seems that we are hearing constantly about new applications for Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs. Depending the particular situation, this technology might seem useful or frightening. However, a China-based online Read More
Fifth Circuit Questions Dismissal of FMLA Claimant
- posted: Feb. 20, 2024
- Employee Rights
Employers that quickly terminate a worker who is scheduled to come off a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) absence must be careful that their decision cannot be construed as Read More
Chili's Settles EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit After Allegations at Texas Restaurant
- posted: Feb. 13, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Sexual Harassment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the settlement of a sexual harassment lawsuit against a Chili's Grill & Bar in Prosper, Texas. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that Read More
Exact Sciences Settles Age Discrimination Lawsuit with EEOC, Pays $90,000 in Damages to Rejected Applicant
- posted: Feb. 08, 2024
- Employee Rights
Exact Sciences Corporation, a Wisconsin-based molecular diagnostics company, has agreed to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The settlement involves Exact Sciences Read More
Nurse Who Reported Safety Concerns Awarded $41.49 Million in Case Against Kaiser
- posted: Feb. 06, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
A former nurse, Maria Gatchalian, was awarded $41.49 million by a Los Angeles Superior Court jury for her claims against Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc. Gatchalian Read More
The Power of Whistleblowers in Exposing Fraud
- posted: Jan. 23, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
Whistleblowers play a critical role in exposing corruption and illegal activities. Despite the risks to their personal and professional lives, individuals with information about corporate wrongdoing regularly step forward to Read More
EEOC Sues Tesla for Discrimination at Fremont Plant, Seeks Back Pay and Policy Changes
- posted: Jan. 18, 2024
- Employee Rights
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla, accusing the company of tolerating racial harassment and retaliating against workers who complained. The Read More
Ex-Raymond James Exec Sues for Sex Bias, Claims Promotion Denied for Being "Too Aggressive”
- posted: Jan. 11, 2024
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
A former executive at Raymond James and Associates has filed a sex bias lawsuit against the financial services company in Florida federal court. Joena Bartolini Mitchell alleges that she was terminated Read More
Home Health Care Service Faces Allegations of Misclassifying Aides, Denying Overtime Wages
- posted: Jan. 04, 2024
- Employee Rights
In a recent development, a home health care service, FinePoints Private Duty Healthcare LLC, and its owner, Cynthia Keller-Bee, are facing allegations of misclassifying their aides as independent contractors to Read More
Securities Sales Executive Alleges Wrongful Termination in Favor of Younger Staff
- posted: Jan. 02, 2024
- Employee Rights
61-year-old securities sales executive Kevin Campbell has taken a stand against alleged age discrimination, filing a lawsuit against Massachusetts-based Easterly Capital LLC in a Colorado federal court. Campbell's lawsuit asserts that Read More
What Three SEC Whistleblower Protection Actions Say About Employee Agreements
- posted: Dec. 21, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
Three recent enforcement actions from the SEC underscore the importance of companies reviewing their employee agreements, especially in relation to whistleblower protection. All three cases targeted both private and public companies Read More
Neurologist Alleges Retaliation Over Hospital Scheme to Airlift Stroke Patients
- posted: Dec. 19, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
A neurologist filed an amended complaint in a Pennsylvania federal court, accusing Jefferson Healthcare System Inc. and Beebe Healthcare in Delaware of retaliating against him for reporting an alleged scheme Read More
Ex-Schlumberger Engineer's Testimony Reveals Workplace Harassment
- posted: Dec. 14, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Sexual Harassment
A former engineer at Schlumberger recently recounted her experiences of alleged sexual harassment while working at the oil and gas giant, alleging that her dream job became a “nightmare.” Case background Jessica Read More
Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Revived by Eighth Circuit
- posted: Dec. 12, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
The Eighth Circuit recently breathed new life into a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit filed by a truck driver, Avery Wilson. Wilson alleged that he was wrongfully terminated by CTW Transportation Services Read More
Ikea Settles FMLA Retaliation Lawsuit with Former Manager
- posted: Dec. 07, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Wrongful Termination
Furniture giant Ikea has reached a settlement in a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation lawsuit filed by a former manager. The case, which alleged that the employee was Read More