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Pregnancy Discrimination Case Leads to $185,000 Settlement

Despite recent legal gains, women who are expecting a child still face mistreatment at works. Sometimes, pregnant women experience a hostile work environment or are denied the time off they Read More

Why You Should Consult with a Lawyer Before Signing a Severance Agreement

Leaving a job can be difficult, especially when it is not your choice to do so. During this time, you might be dealing with intense emotions and serious worries about Read More

Former Manager Says Deutsche Bank Fired Him When He Reported Security Breach

With details that resemble a spy movie in some ways, a former manager’s lawsuit against Deutsche Bank alleges that he was the victim of unlawful retaliation. The case stems from Read More

Removal of Kroger CEO Shows How Even Misconduct Outside Work Can Be Costly

It’s natural to assume that once you leave your place of employment for the day, or when you log off if you’re a remote worker, that your time is your Read More

Travis County Worker Claims He Was Demoted Due to Cancer Treatment

Serious medical problems impose an enormous burden on an individual their family. Whether you’re in the hospital or going back-and-forth to medical appointments, you should have to worry about whether Read More

Wells Fargo Employee Gets $22 Million in ADA Work-from-Home Claim

Christopher Billedson’s life changed after he fell from a balcony in 1990. The impact of the accident paralyzed his colon and bladder. Since then, medical and pharmaceutical intervention have been Read More

If You’ve Lost Your Job, We Are Here to Help

Getting laid off from your job can be devastating emotionally and financially. However, the steps you take in the aftermath of the firing, such as obtaining a fair severance agreement, Read More

Victim of Discrimination and Retaliation Receives $70,000 from Dillard’s

Even employees who have a long track record of workplace success can face discrimination and retaliation on the job. Fortunately, victims of employment law violations can obtain a legal remedy Read More

Former Researcher Sues Nomura Alleging Violations of Sex Discrimination and Medical Leave Laws

It is well known that the financial industry has historically been dominated by men and that many female employees have been the victims of sex discrimination and other forms of Read More

Court Allows Fired Worker to Bring FMLA Claim Against Both Companies in Joint Employment Arrangement

Complicated corporate structures often result in situations where one employee in one position is doing work for two or more separate employers. This raises the question as to which company Read More

Federal Court Rejects Wells Fargo’s Defense for Firing Whistleblower

As a regional bank executive for Wells Fargo, John Sotoodeh oversaw hundreds of branches in California and throughout the Southwest region. During his time at the multinational financial institution, a Read More

EEOC Sanctions Company for Using AI as an Age-Discrimination Tool

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

Ex-Raymond James Exec Sues for Sex Bias, Claims Promotion Denied for Being "Too Aggressive”

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

Whistleblower Retaliation Lawsuit Revived by Eighth Circuit

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

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

U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Whistleblower Retaliation Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC. This case revolves around whether a whistleblower bears the burden of proving an employer's retaliatory intent, or Read More

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