The FMLA provides leave to care for serious medical conditions of certain family members including spouses. In the past, it was clear that a husband could take FMLA leave to care for his wife (assuming her condition met the requirements of the FMLA) and vice versa. But for same-sex couples, the answer to that question depended on […]
Things To Know Before Signing A Non-Compete Agreement
Many companies require employees to sign a non-compete agreement when being hired. These agreements are most often used to protect a company’s processes or inventions, as well as keep important information confidential. However, it is important for an employee to fully understand a non-compete agreement. Here are a few things they should know before signing a non-compete agreement: […]
Sexual Harassment: Understanding The Two Types
Sexual harassment is a continued issue in today’s workplace, often resulting in one of the most filed complaints and lawsuits against employers. With this being a major violation of employees’ rights, it is important to understand what sexual harassment is, especially since there are two types of sexual harassment violations. Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Quid Pro Quo […]
Supreme Court Backs the Department of Labor: Interpretations by the DOL are Not Subject to A Notice and Comment Process
In March 2010 the DOL of Labor issued the Administrator’s Interpretation No. 2010-1 (the “Interpretation”), which provided an interpretation that employees who perform the “typical” duties of a mortgage loan officer employee do not satisfy the duties requirements of the FLSA’s administrative exemption. In so doing, the 2010 interpretation withdrew a 2006 opinion letter that reached […]
Have I Been Wrongfully Terminated?
In many states, employment relationships are considered as “at will.” This allows for the employer or employee to terminate employment with or without a cause for reason, as long as there is no violation of federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. Have I Been Wrongfully Terminated? If an employee has been discriminated against and was terminated, […]
What to do if you are feeling Sexually Harassed at Work — Part IV: Filing in Court
This blog on the filing of a sexual harassment lawsuit is the fourth in a series directed answering the most pressing questions of victims suffering from sexual harassment. The first three parts to this series are: Part I, reporting the harassment can be found; Part II, the EEOC Charge and Mediation; Part III, the EEOC investigation. This […]
Understanding Gender Discrimination
Discrimination on the basis of gender has been around for many years. While in today’s world, women have the ability to be as equally as successful as men, there are still effects that certain genders may experience due to the old thoughts on gender equality. However, women are not only victims of gender discrimination, but men […]
Understanding USERRA Discrimination Protection
Employment discrimination can happen to any employee, including employees who have served our country. Just like there are laws to protect employees, there are additional laws that protect members of the armed forces. What Is USERRA? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) is a set of laws that protect members of the armed […]