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 […]
Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against the City of Philadelphia
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.
