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Sexual Harassment in the Medical Field
/0 Comments/in Blog, workplace rights /by Kira FonteneauGender inequality has existed in the medical field for centuries. It took until the mid-1850s before the first woman was admitted to a medical school in the U.S., and Harvard Medical School didn’t admit a female student until 1936. Today, there are roughly the same number of men and women attending medical school. But despite […]
Does the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to Members of the Military?
/0 Comments/in Blog, workplace rights /by Kira FonteneauThe Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law enacted in 1993 designed to allow covered employees to take unpaid and job-protected leave for qualified medical and family reasons. Under the FMLA, covered employees may take off up to 12 weeks per year to care for themselves or eligible family members. The law […]
Alabama Housing Discrimination Lawyer
/0 Comments/in Blog, discrimination /by Kira FonteneauThe Federal Fair Housing Act protects the rights of individuals to obtain access to housing without discrimination. Housing discrimination is also illegal under Alabama law. Building owners, landlords, homeowners, and others involved in the housing industry have an obligation to comply with federal and state fair housing laws. When these laws are violated, legal remedies […]
HR Employees can be victims of Retaliation, Too
/0 Comments/in Blog, discrimination, workplace rights /by Kira FonteneauMany employees view Human Resources as the enemy, helping management to carry out unfair or discriminatory policies. Did you know that Human Resources employees who advocate for employees can be the victims of retaliation themselves? HR Employees May Help Other Employee Victims of Discrimination Recently, the Eleventh Circuit decided that Title VII protects HR representatives […]
5 Ways to Identify Age Discrimination in the Workplace
/0 Comments/in discrimination /by Kira FonteneauThe Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) has been around since 1967. And while this law was a good step in protecting workers from age discrimination, this type of discrimination is still widespread among employers. In today’s workplace, employers do not come right out and say, “you’re too old”. Discrimination is much subtler, making it […]
I Believe my Rights have been Violated in the Workplace – What Can I do About It?
/0 Comments/in workplace rights /by Kira FonteneauEmployees who face a difficult work environment are typically under a great deal of stress, and they often have a hard time focusing on their jobs. This could be due to disagreements, disputes, or hostility from a manager, supervisor, co-worker, or multiple parties. Workplace challenges can sometimes be chalked up to personality clashes, differing worldviews, […]
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Resign or Wait For Termination
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Kira FonteneauMost people who call our office are at their wit’s end. They think they a termination is coming, they are being harassed, or worse; their employers are making them choose between termination or resigning. Employees who feel that they are victims of discrimination often wonder what they should do. The answer depends on the facts of […]
Is it Really Illegal to Join a Union in Alabama?
/in Blog /by Kira FonteneauAlabama is considered a Right to Work state. There is a lot of misinformation and confusion surrounding what this actually means. Some people tend to think that if you live in a “right-to-work” state like Alabama, this means you cannot be part of a union. Likewise, some believe that they will be arrested if they […]
The Ugly Truth About Workplace Discrimination Against Veterans
/0 Comments/in Employment /by Kira FonteneauIt may seem unthinkable that an employer would single out a veteran or service member for discrimination at work, but it happens quite a lot. Whether it is a general misunderstanding about the military, an outright negativity toward those who serve, or more subtle discrimination, such as a desire to avoid prolonged absences for deployments […]
How to Tell if a Landlord is Violating Your Rights Under Fair Housing Laws
/in Blog /by Kira FonteneauHave you ever been shopping for a place to rent, only to find that it is much more difficult than expected. You have the money, you found just the right place, but for some unexplainable reason, it is no longer available. It can be very frustrating. It is not just renters who face challenges finding […]