Many lawyers know that an entire case can turn on a simple word. Sometimes, the interpretation of phrase can greatly influence how a specific law is interpreted. In recent news, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide the following issue, which concerns an issue...
Month: June 2012
Job applicants: criminal records and employment discrimination
Government policy has supported the idea that employers who make hiring decisions based on a person's criminal record might be illegally discriminating against the applicant. Many small businesses, however, still do not know that there is anything wrong with using...
Former FBI employee sues agency for race and gender discrimination
Over the years, federal and state legislators have worked to pass laws against employment harassment and discrimination. As a result of these efforts, the United States has some of the most efficient laws. These federal laws prohibit employment discrimination and...
Woman employee discharged for sexual preference
Almost half of the states have laws in place that prohibit discrimination in workplaces based on an employee's sexual orientation. In Indianapolis, there are specific protections guaranteed for public employees against sexual preference discrimination. In recent...
Disability discrimination suits are increasing
The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to businesses with 15 or more employees and is intended to protect people with disabilities from discrimination. A couple of years ago, Congress said the courts were defining the term "disability" too narrowly and...
Harassment and retaliation suit pending against former UConn coach
As many Indiana residents know, unlawful harassment in the workplace can be based upon your age, race, national origin, religion or sex. Unfortunately, such workplace harassment occurs all too often.In recent news, a security director for the National Basketball...
Sexual harassment complaint filed against Showgirl employer
In Indiana, you have a right to be free from harassment in the workplace. Unlawful harassment can be based upon your age, national origin, race, religion or sex. Sexual harassment, which is illegal, might include an employer caressing your shoulders, inappropriate...
Man terminated after expressing discrimination concern
Many Illinois residents would agree that one should not be fired from a position for reporting any maltreatment of employees in a working environment. Actually--this practice is against the law. Any adverse action that a company takes against an employee for...