Bank of America Sued for Nonpayment of Overtime Overtime pay is a mandated employment benefit for working over 40 hours in a week. Employees have the right to be paid for going beyond their job duties, which is 1.5x their normal rate of pay. In the state of California, employees can earn double their normal […]

Hollywood to Pay for Pregnancy Discrimination Suit! Overview Pregnancy discrimination is a common form of employee rights violation. Under Title VII provisions, an employee should not be treated differently because of their gender. Since pregnancy discrimination is a condition that is associated with being a female, violations can be considered to be a type of […]

Wrongful Termination Can Happen Anywhere Wrongful termination can occur when an employer discharges an employee for unlawful reasons. Some of the most common incidents of wrongful termination include discrimination, breach of contract and disparate treatment. While many people think that these types of employment matters only transpire in private occupations, it can also occur in […]

Whistle Blow Retaliation Is Against the Law! Many employees find it necessary to whistle blow in order to stop a company from continuing their illegal activity, especially when it involves public health. When an employee decides to whistle blow, an employer is prohibited from taking retaliatory action. Below is a recent case in Tennessee in […]

Moving Forward with Whistle Blowing In many cases, whistle blowing can take place without an employee being terminated. A worker is able to disclose unlawful acts to a government agency, media or the employer’s senior management in a private manner. Rush University Medical Center This hospital is part of a major whistle blowing case that […]

Employers Should Not Condone Harassment An employee has the right to work in an employment setting that is harassment-free and not dangerous. When an employer turns a deaf ear on illegal conduct, they can be liable for injuries or damages that are sustained, as well as for any retaliatory actions on their part. Harassment, discrimination […]

Why A Wrongfully Terminated Should Fight! Employees that are wrongfully terminated can pursue legal recourse in order to rectify the situation. For instance, the discharged employee can hire an experienced employment attorney to initiate a formal complaint with the state labor agency. Wrongfully terminated workers can get restitution for damages and loss of wages with […]

How Religious Convictions Affect Work Employers are expected to make reasonable accommodations for religious customs and practices. However, it cannot interfere in such a significant way that the worker is unable to meet ordinary and daily tasks. While religious views cannot affect an employer’s decision to terminate an employee, it can certainly be considered if […]

Reasons to Avoid an Unsafe Work Environment An employer cannot have an unsafe work environment for their employees. Every individual has the right to work in a company that will abide by all laws and keep them safe. It is up to the employer to invest any necessary funds into equipment and materials that will […]

Employers Violate Worker Rights with Gender Bias According to the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, female employees cannot be discriminated against due to their sex. Included among the rights bestowed upon this class are sexual harassment and marital status. Employers must take certain precautions to avoid being accused of gender bias, […]