Employment Law Blog

Underreporting of Sexual Harassment in Tech

September 26, 2017

The tech industry has dealt with its fair share of sexual harassment complaints within the last couple of years. Former employees of Tesla, Uber, and investment firms have all spoken out about inappropriate behavior from tech heavyweights that are well-known investors and founders. However, the recent accusations are just the...

Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment

September 22, 2017

When many people think of sexual harassment in the workplace, the type that comes to mind is quid pro quo sexual harassment. There are two broad categories of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile work environment sexual harassment. Both can cause victims to suffer financial damages like lost wages...

Actions Employees Can Take Against Sexual Harassment

September 21, 2017

Many victims of sexual harassment in the workplace remain silent. They may be afraid of losing their jobs, or being treated badly by management or co-workers if they speak up. But if you have been sexually harassed at work, speaking up for yourself is your right and your responsibility. Although...

Fox News Commentator Files Sexual Assault Claim

September 19, 2017

A former Fox News commentator filed a lawsuit on Monday in New York against the Fox network. Scottie Nell Hughes, who appeared on Fox News and Fox Business from 2013 to 2016, claims that the host and anchor at Fox Business, Charles Payne, sexually assaulted her in 2013 despite her...

Does Philly’s Tech Scene Have a Sexual Harassment Problem?

September 15, 2017

Recently, the floodgates of Silicon Valley and other high-profile tech cities have opened as more and more women are coming forth with tales of sexual harassment, discrimination, and sexism in the workplace. Instead of attempting to sweep things silently under the rug, big-name companies are investigating these complaints and the...

Age-Related Discriminatory Hiring Practices

September 13, 2017

As the workforce population ages, and people aged 50 and over go out to seek employment, the issue of age may create some concern and confusion. This has led to numerous age discrimination claims. If it can be proven that you were not hired based on your age, you may...