In Pennsylvania for instance, LGBT employment protections only exist in a few places like Allegheny County and Philadelphia. Gay workers in most suburban or rural counties must suffer the most toxic abuse imaginable without any legal protections. They can even be fired specifically because the boss “doesn’t like gay people,” or because the boss “doesn’t want to have any faggots working here.”  Stories like that are shocking. Unfortunately, we hear them all the time. “It break

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides that employers make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. These accommodations must be made for job applicants as well as current employees. The key is that the individual with disabilities is qualified for the position and able to do the essential functions of their job description. In some cases, employers struggle to meet reasonable accommodations because of something termed undue hardship. When undue

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

You can sue your boss for sexual harassment in the workplace What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a type of sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Since Title VII is a federal law, you can file a sexual harassment lawsuit against your boss in federal court. Conduct that may be considered sexual harassment includes: Unwelcome sexual advances Requests for sexual favors Verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature You should take

Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Employment is Ilegal, According to the EEOC The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ruled on July 16, 2015 that employment discrimination based on sexual orientation is illegal under existing federal law: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII explicitly prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. Although the EEOC’s ruling should be celebrated as a victory for the

You can Sue for Workplace Discrimination Discrimination has no place in the workplace. Employees and job applicants should not be subjected to discrimination in any form. Fortunately, state and federal laws are in place to protect these individuals from unlawful discrimination and provide them options for recourse. It is illegal to discriminate against an employee or job applicant for any of the following reasons: Race Color Religion Sex (including pregnancy) National origin

Federal and state laws serve protected individuals by: Prohibiting discrimination in every aspect of employment Protecting them from harassment because of age Prohibiting employment policies and practices that have a negative impact on those aged 40 or over If you believe you have an age discrimination case and would like to sue your employer, you should contact an employment attorney. He or she can guide you through the steps necessary to file a lawsuit. Before You Can Sue Y

How to Sue Your Employer for Discrimination It is illegal for an employer to treat its employees or applicants unfavorably because of a disability. This type of discrimination occurs when an employee or applicant has a disability, has a history of a disability, or is believed to have an impairment that is not transitory and minor and is treated unfairly because of it. Both federal and state laws serve employees and applicants by: Prohibiting disability discrimination in all a

Before You File an EEOC Lawsuit Before you can file a lawsuit against an employer, you typically must file a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), a federal agency that enforces civil rights laws. If you file a charge with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (“PHRC”), you can request that it be automatically filed with the EEOC as well. The EEOC will investigate your charge and eventually dismiss it. Upon dismissal, you wi

What Is The EEOC And What Does It Do? Before filing a retaliation complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), it is important to understand what retaliation is. In essence, retaliation occurs when an employer takes any adverse action against you because you engaged in a protected activity such as filing an employment discrimination claim or participating in an employment discrimination proceeding like a lawsuit or investigation. Understanding Retaliat

If you have been subjected to a hostile/abusive work environment, harassment or unfair treatment because of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, you may be able to bring an employment discrimination lawsuit against your Employer. However, under Pennsylvania Law, before you are able to bring an employment discrimination lawsuit against your Employer, you must first bring your complaint (also known as a “charge”) before a state or federal adminis

Pennsylvania is an “at-will” employment state, which means an Employer can terminate an Employee for any reason whatsoever (provided there is not an employment contract). The Employer can legally terminate an Employee for wearing a blue shirt or driving a particular vehicle. However, there are some instances where an Employer cannot legally terminate an Employee. The most common examples that come to mind are: (1) disability, (2) age, (3) race, (4) gender or (5) religion. If

On June 27, 2014, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals released its opinion in Hildebrand v. Allegheny County and Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office, ordering that the Western District’s ruling dismissing the plaintiff’s age discrimination case was to be affirmed in part and reversed in part. Anthony Hildebrand worked as a detective for the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office prior to his termination on February 18, 2011. He filled out an intake questionnaire w

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an empl