Employment is a cornerstone of financial stability and personal identity for many people. It’s therefore natural to feel a sense of unease if you’re facing the possibility of termination for an accusation that is untrue. For example, some employees face disciplinary...
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The Future of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A recent survey of 125 corporations conducted by YourCause and the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals reveals that despite significant criticism of corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives, companies are not backpedaling on their...
Preventive Law: Training Managers to Spot Employment Law Issues
The best way to minimize company exposure to the risk of litigation is to ensure that your managers are trained to spot employment law issues prior to escalation. Untrained managers may think they are implementing appropriate solutions to workplace disputes; however,...
LGBTQ+ Discrimination at Work?
No one should be discriminated against in the workplace because of their protected characteristics; in fact, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act state that it is unlawful to discriminate against or to take adverse action against an employee based on their...
What is Retaliation?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protect against retaliation in the workplace. What if an employer takes an adverse action against an employee who complains about unlawful...
EEOC: Pharmaceutical Giant Lilly Refused to Hire Older Sales Reps
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Lilly USA, LLC (formerly Eli Lilly) for intentionally refusing to hire older people as pharmaceutical sales representatives. Doing so violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act...
Outspoken Anti-Abortion Flight Attendant Awarded $5.1 Million by Federal Court
With the Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, employers shouldn’t be surprised if they find their employees expressing their opinions in the workplace about abortion. It goes without saying that this can be a sensitive issue for many employees,...
What Can We Expect from the Next Supreme Court Justice?
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is poised to become the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Throughout her confirmation hearings this week, the topic of Judge Brown Jackson’s race was raised on more than one occasion, and some have questioned whether...
How Can Employers Reduce Their Risk of Wrongful Termination Lawsuits?
Maryland is an "at-will employment" state, which means that either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment relationship, unless a binding contract stipulates otherwise. In the absence of a contract, a resignation or dismissal can be for any reason or...
U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Scores Goal for Equal Pay
Earlier this week, the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team reached a settlement in its class action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. According to the complaint, which was initially filed back in 2016 and brought claims under Title VII and the Equal Pay Act,...