Employment Law Blog

Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace

July 29, 2020

In-home caregivers fill a multitude of roles, including caring for small children, family members, and incapacitated adults. Since professional caregivers deal with various tasks and people, the scope and nature of caregiving can vary widely, depending on the needs of the person being cared for. Unfortunately, employment discrimination is common...

Black Urban Outfitters Employees Say Workplace is a Toxic and Racist Environment

July 20, 2020

Black employees of Rittenhouse Square’s Anthropologie store have reported multiple instances of racial discrimination while working and after their shifts. Anthropology and its parent company, Urban Outfitters, are under investigation for the many shared experiences on social media of continued racism inside the company. Employees have taken to social media...

What Should I Do if I Did Not Receive a Promotion Because of My Gender?

July 13, 2020

When it comes to workplaces, gender plays a significant role in promotions and raises. Throughout history, women have struggled with obtaining equality in the workforce. There has been much progress over time, but women are still fighting for equal pay and representation in companies across the United States. Historically, women...

How Does Ageism Impact Women in the Workplace?

July 6, 2020

The demographic of the workforce in the United States has been shifting in multiple ways in recent years. Specifically, there are more older women in the workforce now more than ever, and they face unique challenges. While sex and gender discrimination are major issues in many workplaces, some older female...

Does my Age Matter at Work?

June 22, 2020

A workplace is best when it has diversity of thought, race, gender, and age. However, although this is ideal, it is often not the reality. Many employers let biases influence hiring and firing, leading to less diversity in the workplace. The biases surrounding age may lead someone to question whether...

Supreme Court Rules LGBTQ Workers Protected Under Existing Law

June 15, 2020

The morning of June 15, 2020 was monumental for the LGBTQ community and an example of continued progression for our nation. The new Supreme Court ruling states that, due to existing federal laws, it is illegal for employers to discriminate a person on behalf of sex and sexual orientation. This...