It may be difficult for pregnant workers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere to know if their workplace rights are being violated. Considering the current nationwide debate over reproductive rights, the issue of discrimination could be even more confusing for some. In fact,...
Month: February 2017
Manager may have violated FMLA by sharing medical information
Pennsylvania employees may be interested in an out-of-state case that involves medical privacy and retaliation for taking medical leave. A Florida court says that an employee can proceed with his claim against his employer because his co-workers were told about his...
Most frequent employment discrimination charges
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission states that it resolved 97,443 employment discrimination charges in its 2016 fiscal year. The agency also collected over $482 million for discrimination victims who worked in the private sector or in local, state or...
FLSA and emotional distress claims
Losing a job or suffering retaliation at the workplace can result in severe emotional distress for Pennsylvania employees and their families. A 2017 appeals court ruling may now allow certain workers to sue for related damages under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The...