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7 Things That Go Wrong If You Don’t Hire a Lawyer When You’re Fired
Maybe it was something you saw coming or maybe it’s something you only thought happened to people who weren’t doing their jobs, but if you’ve been fired recently you owe it to yourself to have a firm understanding of what your rights are. Don’t ask your best friends or the barista at your favorite coffee…
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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File a Charge with the EEOC
Dealing with discrimination isn’t easy. When you experience harassment or any form of discrimination in the workplace, it takes a toll on your ability to perform at your best. You shouldn’t wait to file a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). But, before you decide to go to the EEOC, it’s a good…
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USWNT TEAM MEMBERS FILE WAGE-DISCRIMINATION SUIT AGAINST USSF
Several members of the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, Hope Solo, Alex Morgan, Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe, and Becky Sauerbrunn, recently filed a wage discrimination action against the U.S. Soccer Federation. About the U.S. Soccer Wage Discrimination Lawsuit The wage discrimination allegations against the Soccer Federation were filed, citing the numbers in the United States Soccer…
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Florida Guilty of Cutting Unemployment Benefits for Jobless
What happens when you lose your job? In most states, there are protections offering you unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks, and a few states that offer you benefits for even a longer period of time. In the state of Florida, available weeks of benefits are tied to the unemployment rate and adjusted on…
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First Sexual Orientation Discrimination Cases Filed by EEOC
The first wave of lawsuits against unlawful sex discrimination based on sexual orientation — a new issue currently under pressure to expand protections of the law to sexual orientation — have been filed by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC’s Philadelphia District Office filed a suit against Scott Medical Health Center…
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Things You Need to Know If You’ve Experienced Retaliation for Whistleblowing
Were you fired for telling the truth? If your employer is doing something that is considered illegal and you report it, then your rights may be protected under federal and state whistleblower laws. There is legislation in place to protect whistleblowers. While each statute differs and is very specific as to what will be considered…
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Minimum Wage vs. Living Wage: The Age of the Wage Gap and Wage Theft
What’s the difference between the United States’ minimum wage vs. living wage? The “living wage” was introduced as an unenforced standard for employers in the United Kingdom. It will be raised in the UK starting this April, and is often referred to in political discussions and elsewhere suggesting that America needs to set its own…
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EEOC Proposes Extensive Guidance Measures on Retaliation Issues
In response to the growing number of cases, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposed enforcement guidance on retaliation and related issues in the workplace. The EEOC offered the document to the public for comment and review. A copy of the proposed guidance is available for download and comment on the EEOC website until February…
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EEOC Argues Title VII Prohibits Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation
Central Florida Sexual Orientation Discrimination Case Appeal Backed by EEOC The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed an amicus curiae or “friend of the court” brief for the appeal of a recent Central Florida sexual orientation discrimination case. The brief was submitted to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta on January 6, 2016.…
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Recent EEOC Cases Total $164K for Victims of Age and Wage Discrimination
EEOC Cases of Age and Wage Discrimination and Retaliation in January January was a victorious month for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision (EEOC). Between two age and wage discrimination cases, a total of $163,500 has been secured for victims to resolve these issues. Is it illegal for an employer not to hire you because you…
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