If you were recently fired by your employer, you might question whether your employer had the legal right to terminate your employment. In some cases, employers fire workers for illegal reasons or in violation of employment contracts. If you believe that you were fired illegally, the employment attorneys at Swartz Swidler can help you to
People who have qualifying disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act are protected against discrimination at their jobs. Under the law, private and governmental employers, labor unions, and employment agencies are prohibited from discriminating against people who are disabled in all aspects of employment. The law covers employers in the U.S. that have 15 or
Many people who have disabilities face workplace discrimination. If your employer has taken an adverse employment action against you because of your disability, you may have a valid basis to file a claim against your employer. If you want to assert your legal rights against your employer, you must start by filing a discrimination charge
The statute of limitations refers to the time period someone has to file a claim from the triggering event that gives rise to that claim. Filing a lawsuit during the statute of limitation time period, which can range anywhere from two to fifteen years depending upon the claim and the applicable law, is a very
Workplace harassment is a type of discrimination that involves unfair treatment which is based on the employee having a protected characteristic. Also, the treatment impairs the employee’s workplace situation or employment arrangement. To prove harassment in the workplace a person must show each of these elements. Specifically, (1) unfair and unwelcome treatment, (2) the presence
Most everyone has dealt with a boss that was difficult to work for. If your boss has a short temper and yells a lot, it’s safe to say that you are in an unpleasant work situation. No one should have to deal with that kind of treatment at their place of employment. You may be
Federal equal pay laws prohibit wage discrimination between men and women. Employees who have the same job duties should get the same amount of pay; however, that is not always the case for many workers. In this article, we’ll explain what you need to know about discrimination and benefits for men and women. When most
Workplace discrimination comes in many different forms, and all forms of discrimination are illegal under federal law. It’s one thing not to like your job, but working in a hostile environment where you are continually belittled for discriminating reasons should not be tolerated. If you are facing discrimination in the workplace, let the experienced employment
Age discrimination occurs in the workplace when an employee or potential employee is treated differently due to age, and it adversely impacts their employment or employment opportunities. There may be legal recourse options for those that are facing such discrimination. However, first, it is helpful to know the signs of age discrimination and how to
Understanding Discrimination and the EEOC Discrimination Process What is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)was passed to protect employees like you from employment discrimination. It is against the law for employers to discriminate against an employee (or even a job