Employment Law Blog

Racial Discrimination in the Hiring Process

January 5, 2018

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...

Vice Executives Put on Leave Due to Sexual Harassment Allegations

January 3, 2018

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...

Federal Courts to Assess Sexual Harassment Safeguards

January 2, 2018

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...

Gender Discrimination Case Brings $40 Million Arbitration Award

December 28, 2017

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 Lawsuits

December 26, 2017

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...

New Immunization Requirements for Pennsylvania Students

December 21, 2017

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...