Employment Law Blog

Should I Mediate with My Employer Over a Dispute?

October 8, 2020

In any dispute, it is crucial to address both party’s questions and concerns. However, this is especially true in disputes involving an individual and their employer. There are both benefits and disadvantages to mediation arbitration, therefore, a victim should contact an employment lawyer to discuss their options. What is Mediation?...

What is National Origin Discrimination?

September 23, 2020

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) generally defines national origin discrimination as treating employees or applicants unfavorably because of their place of origin or because they have certain characteristics associated with a national origin group. National origin discrimination also includes disparate treatment based on accent, ethnicity, traits intricately linked to...

Is Discrimination Hidden in Company Layoffs During the Pandemic?

September 8, 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused many issues for industries and workers, including employee layoffs. A company will lay off an employee when they feel they can no longer justify the expense of a salary, benefits, and more. However, some layoffs might be because of discrimination. Can My Employer Lay...

Can Employees Refuse to Travel Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

August 26, 2020

This is a difficult subject that employers and employees must grapple with as the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, spreads across America and worldwide. Corporations, such as Nestle, have canceled all global and most domestic travel for employees. Nestle is not the only company to cancel domestic and international travel...

New Survey Indicates That a Significant Amount of Managers Do Not Listen to Discrimination Claims

August 17, 2020

Employment discrimination is defined as treating a person differently based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, age or any other genetic information. Employment discrimination also involves unfair treatment and harassment, as well as retaliation in the workplace and failure to provide accommodations to workers who need them. Discrimination in the...

How Does Human Resources Handle Sexual Harassment Claims?

August 10, 2020

Sexual harassment is defined by the Society for Human Resource Management as unwelcomed sexual conduct that is persistent or offensive, creating a hostile work environment. Sexual harassment is in direct violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and it is something that should be immediately handled...