Losing a job is always a stressful experience, but being laid off while pregnant can feel especially overwhelming. Many women worry about the impact on their finances, health care, and job prospects. Fortunately, there are legal protections in place to help you navigate this challenging time. Swartz Swidler is here to provide the essential steps
Workplace harassment can take various forms, but one of the most damaging is quid pro quo harassment. In Latin, “quid pro quo” means “this for that,” signifying an exchange where one party demands something in return for a favor or benefit. In the context of employment, it often involves someone in a position of power,
Introduction: The Importance of Protecting Your Workplace Rights In today’s work environment, ensuring your workplace rights are protected is more crucial than ever. Discrimination based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation is, unfortunately, still prevalent across various industries. Employees are often subjected to unfair treatment, denied promotions, or even retaliated against for
Work is something that people must do to survive and make ends meet. If you have reached an age where you are nearing retirement or want to get a part-time job after having retired, you may run into something known as age discrimination. Being denied work or even specific roles due to your age is
To be treated unfairly due to a disability is a particularly heinous form of discrimination. Disability discrimination in the workplace is a critical issue that can affect many aspects of an individual’s professional life. For those who have experienced such discrimination, it can be a challenging and depressing time. That is why it is important
Unfortunately, in many institutions and facilities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, workplace discrimination is a reality that many employees face. Workplace discrimination may manifest in a variety of ways, including unfair treatment based on one’s race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or reglion. If you believe that you have been impacted by workplace discrimination, it
Workplace discrimination is an unlawful practice that can severely impact the lives and careers of employees. It involves unfair treatment based on specific characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and retaliation for asserting one’s rights. Understanding the legal framework and protections against workplace discrimination is crucial for employees
Filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a crucial step for employees who have experienced discrimination or harassment in the workplace. The EEOC plays a vital role in enforcing federal laws that protect employees from workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Understanding
In today’s dynamic workplace, ageism remains a pervasive issue, subtly undermining the principles of equality and respect that should define our professional environments. Ageism, or age discrimination, involves treating an individual less favorably because of their age, and it has profound implications not just for the individuals affected but for the culture and success of
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue that can undermine the safety, dignity, and well-being of employees. It encompasses a range of behaviors from unwelcome sexual advances to the more subtle forms of sexism that can create a hostile work environment. Recognizing and addressing sexual harassment is crucial for fostering a respectful and