An Unsafe Work Environment Can Lead to Injuries An unsafe work environment can be a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). It is important that workers are able to satisfy their job duties in a safe and friendly workplace. When an employer does not adhere to federal and state regulations, they can […]

Whistle Blower Lawsuit — Major Company Involved in Safety Violations Many employees find themselves a part of a whistle blower lawsuit when they are mistreated or wrongfully terminated after divulging information about illegal activities going on in their workplace. It is against the law for employers to take retaliatory actions after an employee reports them […]

Wrongful Termination — A Professor’s Moral Decision Is Used Against Her Description: Wrongful termination can negatively affect an employee’s work-related opportunities. You should contact Shegerian & Associates to discuss your case! Wrongful termination can involve a wide variety of situations, from employment contract violations to discrimination-based discharges. When an employee is subject to this type […]

Discrimination in the Workplace When an employee is subjected to age discrimination, they can end up being treated in an unfair and unequal manner. For instance, they can be denied employment, refused benefits or wrongfully terminated. It is important for a harmed worker to take action to protect their legal interests. Age discrimination is against […]

How Employment Retaliation Can Hurt You Employment retaliation can take place when an employee makes a formal complaint or report with proper authorities. A worker should feel safe in reporting their employer when unsafe conditions or unlawful conduct is occurring within the organization. Whistleblower laws are in effect to protect employee rights in order to […]

How Gender Discrimination Can Affect You Gender discrimination in the workplace is more common than many employees are aware of. In many cases, unfair treatment comes in the form of sexual harassment. Employers have a duty to comply with all federal and state laws that protect the rights of workers. When gender discrimination occurs, whether […]

How Work Harassment Can Hurt You Work harassment can lead to a hostile work environment that often infringes upon an employee’s legal rights. An employer can be held accountable for allowing its staff to subject an employee to unfair treatment in the workplace. Workplace harassment is a growing concern within many organizations and can be […]

Unsafe Work Conditions Could End Up Harming You Unsafe work conditions can put a worker in harm’s way. An employer that does not rectify a hazardous work environment can be fined and sanctioned by agencies such as the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Employers have the duty to comply with all federal, state and […]

Age Discrimination Settlement for Strip Club Lawsuit Age discrimination is one of many different types of bias-based actions that can occur in the workplace. The Age Discrimination Act, specifically prohibits stereotyping of older workers. As long as an employee can perform the essential duties of the position, they should be given the same opportunities as […]

Lockheed Martin Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit A whistleblower lawsuit typically involves an employee reporting the illegal actions of their employer to higher authorities. In most cases, the worker will take proper measures to bring the matter to upper management. However, when a failure of action occurs on the part of the employer, it commonly leads to […]