The First African American Lawyer: Macon Bolling Allen
The First African American Lawyer, Macon Bolling Allen, overcame racism and discrimination to practice law. He began his practice at a time when States did not view African Americans as...
Who is Justice Amy Coney Barrett?
This week the United States Senate confirmed Amy Coney Barrett as the newest Justice to the United States Supreme Court. President Trump nominated Justice Barrett days after the death of...
Bergenfield Seeks to Dismiss Whistleblower Lawsuit
Bergenfield, New Jersey seeks to have a whistleblower lawsuit dismissed that was filed by a former police officer. Lawsuit Filed In October of 2016, Officer Legregni filed a lawsuit alleging...
Former Google Employee Claims Pregnancy Discrimination
A former Google employee announced that she plans to sue Google for pregnancy discrimination. The woman, Chelsey Glasson, claims to have experienced discrimination at work during her pregnancy. Claims of...
Has the #MeToo Movement Affected Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
Has the #MeToo movement been effective in decreasing instances of sexual harassment in the workplace? The #MeToo movement came about in response to the frequent and pervasive accounts of sexual...
Seventh-Day Adventists to Sue Kellogg’s for Religious Discrimination
Two workers at a Kellogg Co. plant in Utah are suing their employer for religious discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. When the plant shifted the work...
New Jersey Meal and Rest Breaks
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes certain federal employment regulations regarding wages, hours, and employee classification. However, the FLSA does not require employers to give employees rest...
Ageism in the Tech Sector
We hear a lot about the gender gap in the technology industry, but perhaps more pervasive is the age gap in tech. The perception of Silicon Valley is of a...
Physical Contact at Work
Different people have different levels of comfort when it comes to physical contact, so knowing what is appropriate for the workplace can be tricky. Even handshakes and pats on the...
Can My Employer Force Me to Volunteer?
Many companies support non-profit and other organizations with contributions that are more than financial. Being a good neighbor or part of the local community makes good business sense and demonstrates...
Statement Regarding Orlando, et. al. v. American Funding, et. al.
At this time, our firm issues the following statement – “The matter has been fully and finally resolved. All allegations have been withdrawn and the case will be dismissed promptly. ...
ACLU Supports Anti-Discrimination Bill
More than 200 members of Congress re-introduced the Equality Act of 2015 earlier this year. The federal bill not only includes anti-discrimination protections for LGBT Americans, but also offers new...
Uber Employee Wrongful Termination
The popularity of Uber, a private driver taxi service, has grown exponentially in the past few years. With low prices, convenient online booking, and speedy service, Uber has managed to...
EEOC Focuses on Pregnancy Discrimination
Workplace discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical condition is prohibited by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA). The PDA was passed in 1978 to amend Title VII of...
Sexual Harassment in the Fast Food Industry
According to a recent survey conducted with more than 1,000 women working in the fast food industry, 40 percent have been sexually harassed at work. The women, working in non-managerial...
Transgender Patient Sues Hospital for Refusing Surgery
Seven months after a California hospital refused to perform a hysterectomy on a transgender patient, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is intervening on his behalf with a lawsuit filed...
