A recent lawsuit against a social media giant, X, alleging a mass layoff involving its older employees triggers presumptions that ageism continues to permeate through the U.S. workplace. While this case involves older adults, ageism, or discrimination based on age,...
Month: June 2018
Do you think you were wrongfully terminated?
Have you recently lost your job with seemingly no explanation? Or maybe you did receive a reason for your termination, but you are now questioning it, especially if you were in recent conflict with your employer. Knowing the reasons and the signs of wrongful...
What elements should your severance agreement include?
In many cases, company layoffs come with a severance agreement for the terminated employees. Sometimes employees find severance agreements confusing, especially if this is the first one they have received. When you recognize the key elements of a severance agreement,...
The 2 major classifications of sexual harassment in the workplace
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protect employees in Pennsylvania from sexual harassment in the workplace. Sexual harassment is when someone makes unsolicited sexual advances to another either explicitly or...
Can employees with a disability be fired?
Terminating an employee due to a disability is unlawful on both the federal and state levels. But what if they pose a danger to others in the workplace or fall short of expectations? Disability discrimination rules and regulations might be difficult to navigate, but...
What is the CROWN Act?
Navigating the complexities of workplace etiquette and standards can be challenging, particularly when it comes to personal appearance. A noteworthy change has come to Pennsylvania, offering more freedom and protection for individuals wishing to express their cultural...
Does pregnancy count as a disability?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against disabled individuals in various areas, including the workplace. It requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations, such as reserving parking or allowing service animals, to help...
What does workplace sexual harassment look like for men?
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a real problem with severe consequences. Although it is generally more common to hear of female workers experiencing this misconduct, anyone can be a victim. For example, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...
How to prove age discrimination in wrongful termination cases?
In the world of work, unfair treatment sometimes rears its ugly head. For instance, injustices can be found where older employees may find it challenging to stand up against wrongful termination. Proving age discrimination can be tough to crack without concrete...
The federal government’s plan to ban noncompete clauses
Ideally, anyone should be able to choose which companies they’d like to work for without limit. However, the truth is that some companies aren’t too keen about having their employees leave them for the competition. They might resort to adding noncompete clauses to an...