How does Title VII protect employee’s religious rights? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law in the United States that prohibits employment discrimination based on several protected characteristic, including religion. The section of Title VII...
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Race Discrimination Laws Aren’t About Fairness
Life is not fair and employment laws do not require employers to be fair. Rather, employment discrimination laws simply require the employer to treat all employees equally. Employees cannot successfully sue based on fairness but can only prevail if there is a...
What Is The EEOC Process Really Like?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is a United States federal agency tasked with enforcing laws that prohibit workplace discrimination. Its primary role is to investigate and address complaints related to discrimination, harassment, or wrongful...
Yes, You Can Be Fired For Refusing Remedial Training
In the ever-changing landscape of employment law, it's crucial to stay informed about your rights and legal options. Today, let's dive into a recent case that underscores the importance of understanding the nuances of workplace discrimination, retaliation, and the...
Yes, You Can Be Fired For Saying “F*ck (Race) People”
Ashley Bush served as the head coach for the girls’ basketball team at Frederick High School. On February 5, 2020, several members of the varsity team decided to leave the team, alleging that Bush had been treating them abusively. Despite an investigation by the...
Employer’s Lies Are Called Pretext
What does pretext mean? In the context of wrongful termination or employment discrimination, pretext refers to a situation where an employer provides a false or misleading reason for terminating an employee. This reason is presented as the official justification for...
Am I Stuck With An Arbitration Agreement?
Many employees don’t even realize they signed an arbitration agreement at the beginning of their employment and are surprised when the employer attempts to use it to block a lawsuit from moving forward. Our employment discrimination lawyers recently blogged about why...
Was I Constructively Discharged?
How do you prove wrongful termination? To establish a claim for wrongful termination, four elements are necessary when direct evidence is lacking: (1) the employee belonged to a protected class, (2) the employee was qualified for the job, (3) the employee was fired,...
Title VII Doesn’t Protect Against All Retaliation
In the legal arena, where reality often rivals fiction in its twists and turns, the case of Collins v. Kansas City Missouri Pub. Sch. Dist. serves as a reminder that employment discrimination law isn’t always black and white. Meet Albert Collins, a dedicated employee...
EEOC Releases Revised Anti-Harassment Guidelines for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Will the EEOC’s update to its enforcement guidance help employers address issues related to the LGBTQ+ community? Probably not, but it is a great start. Across the United States, sexual orientation and gender identity remain subjects of extensive debate and political...