Monthly Archives: July 2024
Lawsuit Alleges That Ostensibly Disability-Friendly Employer Fired Employee in Retaliation for Taking a Medical Leave
Federal law requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, but the definition of “reasonable accommodation” varies according to the employer and the job description. An accommodation is a modification to the work environment that enables the employee to perform the essential functions of the job. For example, it might be a… Read More »
Employees of Company That Makes Popular App File Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
Making smartphone apps sounds like a dream job. You get to create and solve technical puzzles with like-minded people, and the finished product is part of the fabric of people’s daily lives. Tech jobs are not always the paradise of nerdy fun that they sound like. Employment discrimination lawsuits tell of many tech companies… Read More »
Asylum Seeking Restaurant Worker Claims That Employer Fired Her After She Reported Sexual Assault by Coworker
The worst cases of workplace sexual harassment involve more than just coworkers making comments about your appearance or flirting with you. Sometimes they involve coworkers threatening to get you fired from your job or even threatening to jeopardize your immigration status if you do not date them or engage in sexual activities with them. … Read More »
Former Security Guard Sues Celebrity Employer for Racial Discrimination
Recently, employers have begun to adopt company policies that acknowledge that racial discrimination can manifest itself in rules about employees’ hairstyles. As for state laws, California enacted the Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act in 2019; it prevents discrimination based on hair texture and prohibits employers from refusing to… Read More »
