Hey mom! You’re a busy woman! You’ve just birthed a human being – and that little human depends on you! And if you’re also a mom who’s headed straight back to work, you have a right to know your rights about taking care of your bundle of joy. Section 7r of the Fair Labor Standards Act – more colloquially known as the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law – has been effective since March 23, 2010. This federal law requires that employers must provide both a break time and a place

Workplace body odor situations stem from many different problems. Sometimes it has to do with poorly washed clothing or not changing clothes after a lunch workout. An employee may not be aware of the odor or may have a medical issue that causes the offending smell. All in all, it often falls to management to deal with the problem. Studies show that most people prefer to be informed about emitting an odor, but that doesn’t alter the awkwardness of broaching the conversation. B

The key to having a claim of workplace discrimination is being a part of a legally protected class. After all, employment law outlines who is considered a legally protected class. Prove Job Promotion Discrimination When an employee is overlooked for promotion while white or male coworkers continue to be promoted, it’s possible that the employee has hit a glass ceiling. Failure to promote an employee due to their legally protected class is illegal. To prove your discrimination

Physicist Discrimination Despite the versatility of physicists in employment, physicists struggle with employment discrimination as well due to gender, race, age, disability, religion, color. Whether in a laboratory or working in a school, physicists offer analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills. These men and women are clearly assets to every industry and yet still may face employment discrimination. When a physicist deals with employment discrimination and tr

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit Against UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside For Disability Discrimination David accepted the job of transplant procurement specialist with UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in January 2011. He suffers many health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, colon issues, low blood pressure, and insomnia. UPMC was aware of his ongoing needs and his expensive medical bills. In March 2016, David required a foot surgery. Hi

Dentist Race Discrimination: Closing The Gap Underrepresented minorities within dentistry rise from a history of adversity. Despite over a hundred years passing since the first black man entered Harvard Medical School to become a dentist, very few minority dentists exist in the overall population of dentists. This lack of minorities within the industry sometimes hurts the dental care of minorities. Dentist race discrimination can hinder minorities from progressing through den

Discrimination Against Female Lawyers Although lawyers spend most of their careers fighting discrimination and other injustices, female lawyers experience a high level of employment discrimination as well. To speak up against the discrimination often means career suicide. In more recent years, top female lawyers have pushed back against the discrimination; however, they too face certain consequences for speaking up. And yet, sometimes it’s not about the discrimination or hara

Doctors Aren’t Immune to the Disease of Discrimination When people discuss doctor discrimination, most assume discrimination enacted by a doctor to a patient. However, discrimination experienced by doctors is a much less popular topic. After all, doctors usually occupy the stereotype of benevolent and efficient healer, impervious to the prejudice of the patient. Reality reveals that doctors often experience workplace discrimination, too. In fact, recent surveys illuminate a h

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files a Complaint against G4S Secure Solutions for Discrimination African American terminated after G4S Secure Solutions failed to offer accommodation for an ongoing condition. Pittsburgh, PA, June 21, 2017 – Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint for discrimination against G4S Secure Solutions, for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Plaintiff is an African American male, who worked for G4S Secure Solutions as a Shift Su

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files a Complaint against The Summit School, LLC. for Disability Discrimination Employee with severe back problems required light duties on the job, but his employer failed to uphold the accommodation and allowed harassment. Pittsburgh, PA, June 20, 2017 – Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint for disability discrimination against The Summit School, LLC., for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Plaintiff has suffered fro

The Danger of a Secret Recording While often portrayed on television, secretly recording a private conversation is usually against the law. Many believe by secretly recording someone they can obtain undeniable evidence of a crime. Although that might be so, it is at the cost of a conviction for illegal wiretapping. How to Sue Your Boss for Sexual Harassment The Wiretap Act The Wiretap Act broadly protects the privacy of communications between people. According to the act, it

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files a Complaint against Ann Taylor Retail, Inc. for Disability Discrimination Woman, diagnosed with scoliosis and back arthritis, offered no accommodation and wrongfully terminated. Pittsburgh, PA, June 12, 2017 – Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint for disability discrimination against Ann Taylor Retail, Inc., for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The Plaintiff, a woman employed for almost five years with Ann Tayl

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files a Complaint against UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for Age Discrimination Long-time nurse suspects age prejudice when she seeks promotion and continues to be passed over for younger, less experienced candidates. Pittsburgh, PA, June 12, 2017 – Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint for age discrimination against UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, for the Western District of Pennsylvania. A woman, employed for over 20 years with

Learning how to recognize discrimination is the first step of societal change. The presence of discrimination in our society and the world is an unfortunate reality. But, never before have we been in a time that cries for equality. Studies show that education develops and alters the cultural norms of a society. Let’s be a part of the change! What Does Discrimination Look Like In The Workplace? Discrimination comes in all shapes, sizes, patterns, backgrounds, and shades. Some

Sexual orientation discrimination is not actually illegal according to federal law. However, there is an executive order that protects federal employees from such discrimination. But non-federal employees are not included in this order. Some courts protect the LGBT community and consider them a group of people under special protection from workplace discrimination. Sexual orientation discrimination is still prevalent. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is not unusual, es

The LGBT community faces statistically more employment discrimination than any other group of people in the United States. A large amount of filed complaints come from LGBT employees who’ve experienced discrimination based upon their sexual orientation or gender identity. If an employee is actively fulfilling his or her duties in the workplace, sexual orientation and gender identity should not be a factor. What Is Sexual Orientation Discrimination? Discrimination based on sex

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) does on the state level what EEOC does on the national level. Basically, the goal is to prevent and prohibit discrimination. PHRC upholds the state laws and ensures that they are followed in every capacity. With this in mind, PHRC formed to uphold the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act. These state laws cover much of the same areas as the Title VII. However, they are more spec

USERRA employer guidelines aren’t just for employers, but they can also be helpful to employees. The powers that be created USERRA for the employee. But, USERRA also provides regulations for the employer so they can follow the law. What Is USERRA? The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) protects the job rights of men and women who leave civilian employment to serve in the military or respond to a natural disaster. Discrimination is illegal, part

The United States protects workers with a disability from discrimination, including securing the rights of any veteran who has sustained a permanent injury or disability from his or her service. Therefore, a number of laws provide for the veteran. We will go into the laws below. What Laws Protect A Disabled Veteran From Employment Discrimination? There are a few. The two notable ones are Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and Americans with Dis

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prevents employment discrimination in three specific ways. The EEOC provides investigation into discrimination complaints, education to prevent discrimination, and guidance to the federal government on all aspects of equal employment. The vision of the EEOC is to see justice and equality in the workplace. What Is The EEOC? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibit employment di