Pregnant workers in New Jersey have strong protections against discrimination, harassment, and failure to accommodate under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the NJ Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), and the federal FMLA. Employers must provide reasonable accommodations, protect against retaliation, and grant leave when medically necessary. If your employer denies accommodations, forces you out, or treats you unfairly […]
What Rights Do Pregnant Workers Have in New Jersey, and How Can a Lawyer Make Sure They’re Enforced?
How Do I Collect Evidence to Prove Workplace Discrimination in New Jersey?
To prove workplace discrimination in New Jersey, you must collect clear, organized evidence that shows you were treated unfairly because of a protected characteristic such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Strong evidence includes written communications, performance records, pay and promotion data, witness statements, and […]
Can My Employer Terminate Me Without Giving a Reason in Pennsylvania?
Yes, in Pennsylvania, your employer can generally terminate you without giving a reason because Pennsylvania follows the at-will employment rule. Under at-will employment, an employer can end your job for any reason or no reason, unless the termination violates a specific law, contract, or public policy. However, you may still have legal rights if your termination was based on discrimination, […]
What Are the Laws Regarding Unpaid Wages in Pennsylvania, and How Can an Employment Attorney in Philadelphia Help Recover Them?
In Pennsylvania, unpaid wage laws require employers to pay employees for all hours worked, at least the applicable minimum wage, and overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. These rules come from the Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL), the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and related state and local regulations. […]
How Much Does It Typically Cost to Hire an Employment Attorney in Philadelphia?
The cost to hire an employment attorney in Philadelphia varies by case type and fee structure. Many Philadelphia employment lawyers charge hourly rates between $150 and $500 or more, handle discrimination and wrongful termination cases on a contingency fee of 25% to 40%, and use flat fees of a few hundred to several thousand dollars for simpler work like contract […]
Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against the City of Philadelphia
Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against the City of Philadelphia On February 10, 2021, Ms. Sommer Miller filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia. She filed this lawsuit not only against the city, but also against Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and Philadelphia’s Sheriff’s office. In this case, Ms. alleges that she was subject to sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation resulting in […]
What is a Tangible Employment Action?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is the statute that protects employees against discrimination and harassment at work. In almost every case, employees must show that a tangible employment occurred to prove their Title VII case.
But what is a tangible employment action? This is what we in the legal world call a “term of art.” Lawyers use these terms to refer to some legal principles. For instance “double jeopardy” means that you cannot be charged with the same crime twice.
What are the Types of Title VII Damages?
You’ve been discriminated against. And you lost your job. You’ve brought a lawsuit. You’ve likely been at this for years. You’re angry. Perhaps you had to check a box when asked whether you’ve been fired. And now, you’re on the verge of actually winning. Whether it’s a settlement agreement or at trial.
Until this point, you may not have stopped to consider what you actually win. In this post, we’ll talk about just that. What damages you can win in an employment case.