Employment discrimination comes in all shapes and forms. From gender discrimination and sexual harassment, to racial discrimination in the workplace, data suggests that discrimination can occur at all levels of employment, including during the hiring process. Although many people believe that racial discrimination in the workplace has declined over the...
Two executives from Vice Media have been put on leave due to sexual harassment allegations from former employees. Both Co-President Andrew Creighton and Chief Digital Officer Mike Germano were put on leave. In 2016, a former employee claimed that she was fired after rejecting a relationship with Creighton. Vice denied...
Chief Justice Roberts announced that formal assessments will be made regarding the level of sexual harassment safeguards in place for staff in the federal court system. On Sunday, the new initiative was introduced, prompted by the December 18th retirement of Justice Alex Kosinski from California who was accused of sexual...
A former Senior Vice President of Kargo Global, Inc., Alexis Berger, was awarded over $40 million in her gender discrimination arbitration case. The figure includes funds for emotional distress, back pay, and damages. Attorneys for Kargo have filed for reduction of the award in federal district court to $3 million,...
Sexual harassment has become a pervasive topic in the news during recent months. In the fallout of many accusations, those who are not in the spotlight are summoning the courage to come forward, and those in positions of judgment are taking the issue very seriously. Recently in New Jersey, a...
Before starting the 2017-2018 academic school year, students in Pennsylvania had to complete immunization requirements. These new requirements were put into place to protect children from serious, preventable conditions, such as tetanus and polio. Parents can obtain exemptions to immunization requirements for their children if the vaccinations do not fit...