Wrongful Termination

Wrongful Termination

A wrongful termination is one in which an employer has discharged or laid off an employee in violation of a legal right of the employee. It is not enough for the employee to simply show that he/she was treated unfairly but the person must show that the firing was...
What Is A Bad Boss?

What Is A Bad Boss?

Most employees complain about their boss now and then, but here are signs you might have a really bad boss.  Yelling. Managers who yell diminish their own authority because they look out of control. A manager confident in their own authority doesn’t need to yell...
Retaliatory Negative References

Retaliatory Negative References

A negative reference that would likely impact future job opportunities is unlawful retaliation for bringing a race discrimination claim, even without proof that a specific job was lost because of the bad reference. (Hillig v. Rumsfeld, 10th Cir.) . Hillig v. Rumsfeld,...
Employment Discrimination: An Overview

Employment Discrimination: An Overview

Employment Discrimination laws seek to prevent discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, physical disability, and age by employers. A growing body of law also seeks to prevent employment discrimination based on sexual orientation. Discriminatory...
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other conduct of a sexual nature that: Explicitly or implicitly are a condition of employment, orAre used to make a hiring or...