Posts in July, 2014

Jul 31 Schwartz & Perry Wins Motion in Racial Discrimination Case

In almost every case in which an employee is terminated and then brings a lawsuit alleging that the firing was discriminatory, the ...

Jul 30 Requirement of Physician Certification for FMLA Leave Must be Properly Communicated to Employee

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does not require that every employee requesting leave to provide a physician certification ...

Jul 29 Be Sure to Use Employer's Procedures for Sexual Harassment Investigations Before Bringing Suit

If you have been sexually harassed at work, lost your job, and you want to start a lawsuit to enforce your rights under Title VII, ...

Jul 28 Sex-Neutral Acts Relevant in Gender Discrimination Claims

It is fairly well settled that to prevail on a claim of hostile work environment based on gender discrimination, the plaintiff ...

Jul 24 New Law in New York State Gives Interns Same Protections as Employees

Until now, interns in New York were not considered employees, and thus were not entitled to the protection of New York law ...

Jul 23 Company Counterclaims After Racial Discrimination Complaint

If you are going to sue your employer for discrimination, make sure your motives are pure and your evidence is accurate. ...