Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) certain job applicants and employees 40 years of age and older are protected from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, or terms, conditions or privileges of employment. Although it is prohibited, many older employees are subject to age discrimination in… [Read More]
When Employers Ignore Sexual Harassment Complaints
When employers receive sexual harassment complaints about star employees, recent revelations about abuse across the country point to a common reaction: brush it aside, keep it quiet, and silence the victim through retaliation. After all, there is money to be made and who can afford to lose a rain maker. What many corporations and managers… [Read More]
Reinstatement of Duties Following FMLA Leave
So many times when someone leaves their employment to take FMLA leave, they experience problems with reinstatement to their job when they return. They may be shuffled into a position that hardly compares to the job they left, sometimes receiving a reduction in pay and benefits, a change in hours or shift, and even a… [Read More]
EEOC Holding Companies Accountable for Sex Discrimination & Harassment
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws pertaining to illegal discrimination or harassment based on sex. In light of the #MeToo and #TimesUp sex discrimination and harassment movements, the EEOC has renewed their efforts to stop this type of workplace harassment in its tracks. Just recently the commission… [Read More]
Des Moines Pregnancy Discrimination Lawyer
Many working women are victims of workplace discrimination due to pregnancy. In physically demanding jobs, pregnant women risk losing their jobs when they request less strenuous tasks or other accommodations. In the corporate world, professional women may be perceived as less committed, resulting in missed promotions, raises or bonuses, and desirable assignments. While some women… [Read More]
Zero Tolerance for Iowa Sexual Harassment
The national spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace has resulted in more employees coming forward, sending a message that it is not going to be tolerated. Iowa is no exception, with state legislators and the Governor leading the charge by enacting a zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment in the statehouse. The fervor to… [Read More]
Fired for Social Media Post
Can I get fired for something I posted to my personal Facebook page? It really depends on the circumstances… Take the case of the former employee of a medical transport company located in Maryland who complained on Facebook that her termination of employment was unfair. One of her former colleagues, who was still employed at… [Read More]
Taking a Stand on Workplace Sexual Harassment
The frequency of sexual harassment in the workplace is hard to pin down, but a recent study conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reveals that anywhere from 25 percent to 85 percent of women are subject to harassment and many men acknowledge they see sexual harassment occur. Proponents for change believe that the… [Read More]
Workplace Sexual Harassment and Sex Discrimination
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Sexual harassment may include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors or other verbal and physical harassment of a sexual nature. Nearly half of employed women report that they have been subject to unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace. In a recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, 48% of female… [Read More]
Why Does Sexual Harassment Persist in the Workplace?
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on sex under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although decades have passed since the passage of the law protecting employees against sex discrimination, the number of sexual harassment complaints the EEOC receives every year is staggering. A report by a select task force… [Read More]
