Sexual Harassment Is in the Eye of the Beholder

January 31, 2014 Legal Team
Most people know it is not okay to sexually harass people at work.  What many people don't realize is that sexual harassment is a lot more than just trying to coerce someone into sleeping with their boss, inappropriately touching a coworker, or making sexually explicit comments about a coworker.The kind of kidding around you...
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The Unemployed Could Be a Protected Class

January 31, 2014 Legal Team
On January 29, 2014, a Connecticut congresswoman, a Georgia congressman, and a Connecticut Senator introduced a bill in both houses of government detailing the unemployed as the latest protected class in the United States. According to the proposed “Fair Employment Opportunity Act of 2014,” employers and employment agencies are prevented from discriminating against the...
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Oakland Raiders Cheerleaders Sue for Wages

January 24, 2014 Legal Team
The Oakland Raiders have something more to worry about than just their last-place standing in the AFC West Conference. Their cheerleaders have banded against them. The Raiderettes, as they are fondly known, are suing the Raiders for a variety of wages claims, including failure to pay all earned wages, failure to reimburse business expenses,...
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Employment Discrimination: An Overview

January 6, 2014 Legal Team
With 2014 fresh and new, let's return to the basics of a hotly discussed topic. Here you'll find an overview of employment discrimination. If you feel this applies to you in the workplace, please contact an attorney immediately.If you feel this applies to you in the workplace, please contact an attorney immediately.
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