While Sexual Harassment training may not always be effective and HR may not be on your side, it is important to always report any incidents to HR so the company is on notice and liable for a failure to correct … more

There is a notion in the law that we take our victims as we find them. The classic example is the egg-shell skull plaintiff. If someone pushes you and you fall and knock your head and get a bump, you … more

DUTY TO ACCOMMODATE INCLUDES MAKING PLANS FOR EVACUATING         DISABLED EMPLOYEES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY M.M. began employment with the State in August 2002. In May 2010, she fractured her foot, an injury which occurred when she was … more

Ralph Mathews (not his real name) began employment with the City of Tinton (not the actual city) Board of Education in 1972. He was as a classroom teacher until 1986, interrupted by a stint in the military. Beginning 1986, Mr. … more

America’s nurses are the beating heart of our medical system.”  President Barack Obama, speaking to the American Nurses Association, June 16, 2010.  “In our hours of need, in moments where people are most vulnerable, most worried, nurses are there, doing … more

Theodore Avis (not his real name) began employment with the City of Southfield Police Department in 1997 and was appointed to the position of Detective in 2003.  In August 2011, he went out on sick leave due to complications from … more

The Guardian Article on the Effectiveness of Sexual Harassment Training The author examines research which suggests that ineffective training can actually lead men to be less likely to recognize situations that are harassing. The training can also lead to a … more

When wrongful termination affects women, damages can be long term. See this article in the New York Times. Wrongful Termination and Woman Over 50 A new study found that the employment prospects for women over 50 darkened after the Great … more

Legislation and other actions have been proposed to curtail the ability of companies to force arbitration of disputes. This is good for consumers and employees. See this article in the Huffington Post: Stopping Forced Arbitration

NY Times article on Transgender Student Rights Federal education authorities found that an Illinois district violated anti-discrimination laws when it did not allow a transgender student to change and shower in the girls’ locker room without restrictions. Making progress in … more