In January 2018, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) made a change to how it elects to dismiss qui tam lawsuits in which the federal government does not intervene. A qui tam lawsuit, often known as a whistleblower suit, is a claim where a private party claims that another...
It takes great courage to report sexual harassment on the job. Whether you have been victimized by sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, inappropriate comments or jokes, or any other form of harassment, it can be embarrassing and emotionally debilitating. It is never your fault, and it should always be...
Although sexual harassment claims have received recognition recently in the media and entertainment sectors, sexual misconduct occurs in all employment fields, especially when a power balance exists. Perhaps the most scandalous, however, is the fact that sexual harassment occurs on a state level, where government agencies do the best that...
Making the choice to be a parent and have a career is a woman’s right and privilege, but sometimes, it is not a choice at all. Today, two incomes are often needed just to survive, and mothers have no choice but to continue in the workforce. Sometimes, the mother is...
The star of “The Crown” television show, Claire Foy, received less pay for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II than her onscreen husband. Actress Claire Foy who played the role of the queen in her younger years reportedly earned a lower salary than her co-star Matt Smith, who portrayed her...
According to a recent report, a shocking number of homosexual and transgender workers have reported a form of mistreatment or harassment on the job. Statistics indicate that half of transgender individuals are abused or assaulted at some point in their lives, and up to 66 percent of survivors may experience...