Posts by Christopher Farrell
Federal Employee Wins at U.S. Supreme Court on Age Discrimination Claims
April 6, 2020—The U.S. Supreme Court today found that federal employers have broader anti-discrimination requirements under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) than private sector employers. Therefore, federal workers are entitled to broader protections in employment decisions as they must be “made free from any discrimination based on age.” Under the ADEA,…
Read MoreWhistleblowers and Employee Rights Under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Related Safety Measures
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act went into effect as of April 1, 2020. A company’s obligations to employees generally requires expanded Family Medical Leave for company’s employing fewer than 500. Employers may not discharge, discipline, or otherwise discriminate against any employee who takes expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Act.…
Read MoreEqual Pay Day and the Legacy of Lily Ledbetter
April 10, 2018 is the 22nd Annual Equal Pay Day, which was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996. Equal Pay Day was determined to fall on a Tuesday, to illustrate how far into the next work week a woman has to work to make the same amount as her male counterparts.…
Read MoreFAQs about Sexual Harassment and How to Protect Yourself
What is sexual harassment? Employees are protected from unwanted sexual attention in the workplace under federal law, Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, and many state and local laws. Employees protected under the federal law must work at a facility that employs 15 or more employees, and covered employers include private and…
Read MoreFacts About Sexual Harassment
What To Know About Sexual Harassment In The Workplace Employees are protected from unwanted sexual attention in the workplace under federal law, Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, and many state and local laws. Employees protected under the federal law must work at a facility that employs 15 or more employees, and…
Read MoreFacts About Pregnancy Discrimination
Have I been discriminated against based on my pregnancy? For many, upon learning that they will welcome another living being into their lives is a moment to celebrate. However, this news can be a source of anxiety for expectant mothers in the work force. They wonder if they’ll be fired or fear they’ll be demoted…
Read MoreWhistle-blower Lawsuits
Whistle-blower laws prohibit retaliation for complaints by employees to employers of unlawful activity. Fraudulent acts as well as unfair and deceptive trade practices reported by an employee who then is subjected to retaliatory acts in the workplace, including harassment, unwarranted transfers and termination on trumped up performance issues, can form the basis of a valid…
Read MoreHow Do I Collect Unpaid Commissions Owed To Me?
Many employers choose to pay their employees’ wages as commissions earned as a percentage of the value involved in a commercial transaction. Simply put, an employee can earn a piece of whatever they are selling. Usually there is a governing document that dictates how these commissions are calculated and therefore how the employee can expect…
Read MoreHenrichsen Siegel, P.L.L.C. Resolves Client’s Retaliation and Wrongful Discharge Case Against Florida State Attorney
The case settled for $175,000.00.* *Note: All cases are based on their own facts, so results will vary. Results are before attorney’s fee, costs, and expenses.
Read MoreQuick Reference Guide To The Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against an eligible employee with a disability. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the ADA which also covers disability discrimination in arenas besides the workplace, such as telecommunications, transportation, public accommodations, and government offices. The ADA is a…
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