Employment Law Blog

Federal Judge Kozinski Retires Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

December 19, 2017

After a flood of sexual harassment allegations, Federal Judge Alex Kozinski, who held an esteemed position as a chief judge across the entire West Coast in California, retired. Several women, some of which were present and former colleagues, and others whom he met at events, accused him of unwanted sexual...

Registered Nurse Disability Discrimination

December 19, 2017

Workplace injuries can happen at any time and may have unwanted side effects, including limited mobility and temporary leave of absence. Despite the pain and discomfort associated with injury, an accident in the workplace that presents a physical or mental impairment cannot face discrimination in the workplace. Any employee who...

Change Needed in Workplace Culture

December 17, 2017

You cannot turn on the news today without seeing a news report about sexual harassment in the workplace. While many of the claims are accounts out of Hollywood and within politics, more women in a wide variety of industries are feeling empowered to come forward and reveal their experiences of...

New Legislation Seeks to Ban Non-Disclosure Agreements

December 16, 2017

As more high-profile sexual harassment cases continue to arise across the country, senators in Pennsylvania are pushing for changes in legislature that will help put a stop to the silent crime by offering victims a chance to speak out. Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace are often forced to...

Secret Payouts and Write-Offs for Harassers

December 14, 2017

Accused individuals often take extreme measures to keep their cases out of court because the stakes are high when sexual harassment claims arise. These measures can, and often do, involve substantial payouts for their accusers. Considering the recent slew of sexual abuse allegations against high profile figures, it is important...

Former Eagle Donovan McNabb Faces Sexual Harassment Accusations

December 12, 2017

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is facing sexual harassment accusations from a former colleague at the NFL Network. He is among six ex-NFL players who have been accused by the wardrobe stylist at the NFL Network who held the position from 2006 to October 2016. Upon exiting the job,...