Despite news reports calling out the technology industry’s sexual harassment problem, some experts believe that sexual harassment allegations in the industry will continue to rise. Many women are feeling hopeful as more women are speaking out about sexual harassment, which has been a surfacing issue in the tech industry for...
The legal fallout continues for Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, who was recently accused of committing acts of sexual harassment over the past 30-years. As celebrities and former employees have come forward with allegations of sexual advances and misconduct that have been covered up over the years, things are looking worse...
During his Media Buzz show on Sunday morning, Fox News reporter, Howard Kurtz, stated that the Bill O’Reilly settlement is a “significant setback” for the company. In February, O’Reilly was offered a renewal of his contract with Fox News for four years at about $25 million per year. The $32...
When we hear about sexual harassment in the workplace, we may think of the offender as being a co-worker or a person in authority. But that isn’t always the case. Sometimes the perpetrator is a client, a customer, or a vendor. Federal law entitles all American employees to work in...
Employment law is constantly changing. Following are some current changes happening within employment laws and the issues employers and employees should be conscious of, if they arise. Definite Changes to Employment Law Introduced in 1986, the I-9 form was designed to curb the hiring of undocumented immigrants. As of September...
Discrimination can happen anywhere, even at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Recently, a commandant at the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center in Pennsylvania was fired allegedly because he was gay, in violation of the Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law. However, this case is not just about discrimination against sexual orientation;...