Fee shifting is basically shifting the fees from the party who bought the lawsuit to the party who lost the lawsuit. So basically, what that means is in employment discrimination, and in almost every civil rights statute, if you are successful, the court can order and often does order the…
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If an employee has a disability and it’s affecting their ability to work, it is important to engage in a dialogue with their employer. If there is an accommodation that the employer can make so that the worker is able to fully function in their job, it should be implemented. This…
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Each state has a wage and hour law requiring an employer to pay certain minimum wages as well as the regularity with which wages have to be paid. So if you feel you’ve been cheated or not paid in accordance to the law, each state has its own agency within…
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Sometimes an employer will suspend an employee pending on the outcome of an investigation or criminal matter. If you are suspended pending the outcome of an investigation or a criminal matter that means that your employer doesn’t have to place you in the workplace while that investigation is ongoing. Often…
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If your employer has touched you in any way that is made you feel uncomfortable, that’s not acceptable. You should immediately contact either an agency or an attorney who can help you understand what your rights are and make your workplace a comfortable and safe environment for you. The employer…
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Whether or not an employer can suspend one of their employees indefinitely, is an interesting topic. It often depends on the recent suspension from the company or entity that you work for. Private employers probably have far greater rights to suspend you indefinitely than does the public employer. An employee should…
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