Posts in February, 2014

Feb 25 Could You Have a Retaliation Claim After Being Fired for Reporting a Friend's Sexual Harassment?

If you complain to your employer about discriminatory conduct or harassment in your workplace, even if you are not directly ...

Feb 24 Steer Clear of Social Media If Contemplating a Wrongful Termination Suit

If you are involved in a wrongful termination lawsuit, or are contemplating one, be careful how you use your social media ...

Feb 21 Am I Entitled to Paid Sick Time if I Work for a Small Business?

This week our receptionist has been out because her 6 year old daughter fell ill and ended up in the hospital. We are a small law ...

Feb 19 Are Temporary Disabilities Protected Under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

The ADA makes it unlawful for covered employers to "discriminate against a qualified individual on the basis of disability." The ...

Feb 18 Asians Are Subject to Employment Discrimination Too

Although when we think of discrimination in the workplace, we tend to focus on groups such as African-Americans and Latinos, ...

Feb 14 Be Sure There is a Causal Connection Between Your Protected Status and Your Termination

Our firm receives call every day from individuals who have been recently fired. They are often a member of a protected class, such ...