You should always feel safe and respected in the workplace. In an ideal world, everyone is treated equally, but unfortunately, we don’t live in an ideal world. Many employers and workers still harass and discriminate against their employees or coworkers even though it is illegal.
When you’re in your place of work, you expect to be treated with the same respect that you show all of your other coworkers. If one of your coworkers or a boss discriminates against you, you’ll feel more than just disrespected—they’ve committed a crime against you. You might initially be afraid to file a complaint because you fear retaliation, but that’s illegal.
If an employee files a discrimination claim, there will be an investigation into what happened that caused them to make their claim. That employee shouldn’t have been discriminated against, but what happens to their case if the investigation finds that particular employee had instances of misconduct before their claim? This is known as after-acquired evidence, and courts have a difficult time deciding how much the previous misconduct plays into their case.
When you hire an employment lawyer from McMath Woods, P.A. you can feel confident in your workplace discrimination claim. We’ll make sure that your rights are protected, and that you get justice for the mistreatment that you endured in your workplace.
Everyone deserves equal treatment. When someone is treated poorly or differently because they are older, then that is considered age discrimination. Discrimination based on age, race, sex, and many other factors is against the law. In the time of COVID-19, employers are taking extra precautions in their businesses, but it’s important that they don’t discriminate against older employees.
At McMath Woods, P.A., we know how difficult it can be to emotionally deal with an act of discrimination in your workplace, but you shouldn’t have to go through this alone. Our employment lawyers will fight to defend your rights and hold your employer accountable for their actions.
Filing an employment law claim is not something you do lightly. When you choose to file an employment law claim, you are probably more worried about getting justice than how long it will take. But as you get further into the process, you probably want to know how long the claim will take to settle just so you fully understand what you are getting in to.
While we can’t control the weather, we typically have control over decisions regarding driving in dangerous conditions. But what happens if road conditions are poor and you need to get to work? Can you get fired for not coming to work due to dangerous roads? Let’s take a look at what makes roads dangerous and what your rights are as an employee.
The Supreme Court made a major decision on June 15, 2020. They ruled that discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity was unconstitutional, based on the language in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This act prohibits sex discrimination.
Having a job can sometimes provide a sense of financial security and stability in your life. When that job causes more anxiety than comfort, though, your work environment could qualify as causing you emotional distress. In fact, over 65% of workers say that workplace stress has caused difficulty in their lives. That difficulty could lessen productivity and increase missing work, alcohol or substance abuse, and physical and mental health problems, according to the American Institute of Stress (AIS).
When your mental or physical health is being negatively impacted by work, you could potentially sue your employer for emotional distress. A Little Rock employment lawyer will be your best asset against your employer because they can expertly guide you through the legal process and most effectively present your case. Let’s look at some of the specifics when it comes to suing for high levels of anxiety and stress in the workplace.
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week made it easier for federal workers over 40 to sue for age discrimination. The ruling was for a case brought by Noris Babb, a clinical pharmacist for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bay Pines, FL. Beginning in her late 40s, she noticed she was not getting advanced positions that paid more, but that predominantly men in their 30s were getting the jobs.
As an employee, you do your best to meet your job obligations and be a team player. When a coworker, supervisor, or employer makes your work environment uncomfortable, it can affect you in a number of ways and make it hard to work. Victims of harassment need to know that harassment is illegal and employment laws can help.
If you’ve experienced inappropriate behavior at work from an employer or coworkers, it’s important to understand the line between unwanted attention and harassment. Having this knowledge will help you decide what type of action to take to protect yourself.
