Google Screened

Are You in the Healthcare Field?

Find Out How We Can Help »
[et_social_follow icon_style="slide" icon_shape="rectangle" icons_location="top" col_number="1" outer_color="dark"]
Millions Recovered For Our Clients No Fees Unless We Win

Attorneys from The Gold Law Firm P.C. Win Unanimous Jury Verdict in Pregnancy Discrimination Case

May 2nd, 2019
Philadelphia Employment Law Attorneys

Philadelphia, PA April 2019

Attorneys Jamie L. Ford and William Rieser from the law firm of The Gold Law Firm P.C. won a unanimous jury verdict in federal court on behalf of Jana Ratzenbek in a pregnancy discrimination and retaliation case against her former employer, OKNA Windows Corporation (“OKNA”).

Ms. Ratzenbek was employed by OKNA as a Customer Service Representative. In January 2015, she informed her employer that she was pregnant and that her delivery date would be in late-July. However, OKNA failed to notify Ms. Ratzenbek about her rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), or properly designate her maternity leave as FMLA leave.

When she returned from her maternity leave in October, Ms. Ratzenbek discovered that she had been replaced by two (2) new employees who were hired in August. Rather than restore Ms. Ratzenbek to her Customer Service Representative position, OKNA demoted her to a Receptionist position.

After registering multiple complaints of discrimination and requesting to return to her previous position, OKNA terminated Ms. Ratzenbek’s employment in January of 2016.

The case was heard in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania before the Honorable Richard A. Lloret. The jury unanimously found that OKNA interfered with Ms. Ratzenbek’s FMLA rights, retaliated against her for exercising her rights under the FMLA, and discriminated against her because of her sex/pregnancy. The jury awarded punitive damages to Ms. Ratzenbek, and the judge presiding over the case will now determine the amount of back wages, front pay, and attorney fees.

Attorneys at the Philadelphia employment law firm of The Gold Law Firm P.C. strive to achieve justice and fairness in employment law matters such as discrimination, sexual harassment, and whistleblower issues as well as civil rights litigation. Pregnancy discrimination is just one of the many forms of employment discrimination that the firm’s lawyers tackle. To schedule a free and confidential consultation, call 215-569-1999 or visit the firm’s website. The firm handles cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey from their offices in Philadelphia and Pennsauken, New Jersey

The Gold Law Firm P.C
Average rating:  
 0 reviews
EMPLOYMENT LAW PRACTICE AREAS
View All Practices
2019 American Trail Lawyers badge
Lead Counsel Rated
life time achievement
million dollar advocates badge
AV Peer Review Rated
Philly Happening
Top one badge
Silver Client Champion Award 2020
super lawyers badge

As Seen On

avvo lawyers.com Martindale Justia FindLaw
© 2024 The Gold Law Firm P.C. All rights reserved. [ Site Map | Privacy Policy ]

Attorney Advertising Materials. Sidney L. Gold is responsible for the content of this website. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.

Website Accessibility: The Gold Law Firm P.C. is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of all content on our website and applying the relevant accessibility standards.

* The awards and accolades displayed on this website were issued to the attorneys, or the entire law firm by the respective providers of these honors. They are as follows, Avvo Inc., Super Lawyers®, Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated, ASLA Top 100 Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Legal Leaders Top Rated Lawyers, Bar Register Preeminent Lawyer, Happening List Winner, BBB Accredited Business, National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top 1 Percent, America's Top 100 Attorneys, The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute for law and policy, Best Lawyers, Lead Counsel Rated, Top Employment Lawyers in Philadelphia, Association of American Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Martindale Hubbell Client Champion Silver. No aspect of these advertisements have been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.