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Employment Discrimination
U.S. Employees Share Concerns of Workplace Discrimination
November 17, 2019
Workplace discrimination occurs in all types of fields and all over the United States. Employees should be aware of the workplace discrimination they experience or witness. Employers should ensure a...
Sexual Harassment
McDonald’s CEO Fired After Relationship Violating Company Policy
November 5, 2019
McDonald’s CEO, Steve Easterbrook, engaged in a consensual relationship with a McDonald’s employee, violating the company’s policy. Following the policy violation, McDonald’s fired CEO Easterbrook for “[demonstrating] poor judgment.” Relationship...
Civil Rights
United States Supreme Court Considers if Civil Rights Act Extends to LGBT Workers
October 29, 2019
Does the 1964 Civil Rights Act protect LGBT workers from employment discrimination? Currently, in most of the United States, job discrimination against gay and transgender workers is legal. However, if...
Sexual Harassment
Female Police Officer Claims Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
October 18, 2019
A New Jersey Female Police Lieutenant claims she experienced discrimination and sexual harassment during her employment with the Middlesex Police Department. Claims of Discrimination Arise In regards to employment discrimination,...
Whistleblower
New Jersey Transit Whistleblower Files Lawsuit After Firing Linked to Safety Concerns
October 14, 2019
In August, a former New Jersey transit employee brought suit against her former employer and her union after she was allegedly retaliated against for being a whistleblower. The employee had...
Sexual Orientation
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Two Cases of Sexual Orientation Discrimination
October 4, 2019
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) includes extensive and broad protections against discrimination in the workplace. The law prohibits employers from discriminating against their employees on the basis of race, color,...
In the News
Matthew Luber Represents Costco Employees Who Received Sexually Explicit Texts From Their Manager
October 4, 2019
NJ.com features Partner Matthew A. Luber, Esq.’s recent sexual harassment lawsuit against Costco. Mr. Luber represents three female victims, in two different lawsuits, who allege they received sexually explicit text messages from...
Pregnancy Discrimination
UPS Pays Over $2 Million to Settle Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
September 30, 2019
Until UPS changed its pregnancy policy in 2015, UPS provided “light-duty assignments” only to employees with injury restrictions, driving restrictions, or disabilities. However, pregnant employees were not included. UPS Light-Duty...