By Neil H. Deutsch | Published August 21, 2012 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: business disputes, employment law, mediation, mediator, settlement | Leave a comment
Mediation is an Option for Employment Law Issues
An all-out hostile court battle is not the only method to solve issues that arise in the workplace. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution form that allows parties to stay out of the courtroom and resolve issues in a less contentious manner. In mediation a neutral third party assists the parties with their dispute and Read More
Read MoreKnow Your Rights under Employment Law
Often employees do not understand that they have options available if they believe they have been the victim of discrimination. Because of fear, an employee may accept illegal and harassing behavior. It is important to understand your rights in the workplace to protect yourself and your family. For example, plain and simple it is illegal Read More
Read MoreI’m Pregnant. Can my Boss Fire Me?
Although women have come a long way with regard to job protection and discrimination, there are many ways that a pregnant worker can still feel the brunt of unequal treatment. The Federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act affords protections, but only applies to employers who have 15 or more employees on staff. The New Jersey state law Read More
Read MoreTypes of Employment Contracts
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve signed an employment contract at some point in your life. The employment contract spells out the terms of the relationship between you and your employer. Contracts are useful for the employer to control the employee’s ability to leave the business. For example, an employee contract can lock the Read More
Read MoreFamous Whistleblowers
The definition of a whistleblower, from the Government Accountability Project, is “an employee who discloses information that s/he reasonably believes is evidence of illegality, gross waste or fraud, mismanagement, abuse of power, general wrongdoing, or a substantial and specific danger to public health and safety. Typically, whistleblowers speak out to parties that can influence and Read More
Read MoreWhat Constitutes a Hostile Work Environment?
Former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway and three other employees at his Manhattan Beach Toyota dealership were recently sued for discrimination, harassment, and maintaining a hostile work environment. The suit alleges that Timothy Sandquist, an employee at the dealership, was paid less than his white peers and passed over for raises and promotions. He also Read More
Read MoreWhat are the Different Types of Workplace Discrimination?
Discrimination in the workplace is rarely overt. Proving unlawful workplace discrimination in a courtroom can be difficult, and you need lawyers on your side who have employment discrimination experience. There are many different types of workplace discrimination, and corresponding laws that protect against them. Age: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids age discrimination Read More
Read MoreArbitration and Mediation, Not Litigation
More and more businesses are turning to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) rather than going to court in order to resolve disputes. The goal of ADR is to come to an agreement without costly and time-consuming litigation. Also, ADR provides a more hands-on and controlled approach than you’d find in a courtroom. Another benefit of arbitration Read More
Read MoreShould Pregnancy Be Considered a Disability?
A recent paper by a University of Dayton law professor, Jeannette Cox, puts forth the idea that pregnant women should be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in order to protect them from discrimination in the workplace. Because the ADA doesn’t recognize pregnancy as a disability, Cox argues, it leaves pregnant women vulnerable Read More
Read MoreCan an Employer Deny FMLA Leave to an Employee Who is Not Yet Eligible?
Do you, as an employer, have to give FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) Leave to an employee who is not yet eligible? The answer may seem simple enough—no. However, after a January 2012 ruling, the answer is not that obvious. Kathryn Pereda began working for a senior living facility in Florida in October 2008. Read More
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