One of the most successful financial start-ups of the last decade, Social Finance (aka SoFi), is now under scrutiny for an age old problem, sexual harassment in the workplace. Like Uber and capital firms such as 500 Startups who have faced similar accusations of sexual harassment, SoFi has been forced to part ways with at… [Read More]
Workplace Drug Test Following an Injury
Many employers impose drug testing following a workplace accident or incident that results in an injury. However, effective January 1, 2017, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) put forth new rules that require an employer to have a reasonable basis for such testing to eliminate the potential for workplace retaliation when employees report an… [Read More]
Des Moines FMLA Leave Retaliation Lawyer
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides employees with reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. If your employer has denied you FMLA leave or has taken retaliatory action against you regarding your absence, you may have a FMLA claim against your employer. What is FMLA? Eligible employees can take up to… [Read More]
$20 Million Awarded in Workplace Discrimination Suit – A Message to Employers
Sometimes, employment discrimination involves a combination of discriminatory actions, such as age and sex-based discrimination together. Age discrimination occurs when a job applicant or employee is treated less favorably because or their age and sex-based discrimination occurs when an applicant or employee is unfavorably treated because of their sex. The law forbids age and sex… [Read More]
CNN Sued for Employment Discrimination
A class action law suit brought against CNN and its parent, Turner Broadcasting, alleges that African-Americans working for the company are subjected to racial discrimination. The suit alleges that African Americans hired at CNN are passed over for promotions and are paid less than their white counterparts. An HR Diversity Trend Report shows that men… [Read More]
