What is pregnancy discrimination?
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act has now been in place for over 40 years. While the law has many protections, its simple goal is to prevent discrimination in the workplace against…
Legal Protections for Veterans in the Workplace
Over the past few months, our Birmingham, Alabama employment law firm has successfully protected the employment rights of veterans against discrimination for performing their military service obligations. The Uniformed Services…
“Weinstein Effect” causing victims of sexual harassment to come forward
Our firm has noticed a substantial increase in the number of contacts we have received regarding sexual harassment claims over the past few weeks. It is impossible to discount the…
Ten Tips to Protect Yourself from Employer Retaliation
Whether you have been sexually harassed or suffered from employment discrimination, one of the most common questions I receive is how to prevent retaliation. Here are ten tips to protect…
Birmingham EEOC Office Files Lawsuit Alleging Disability Discrimination and Genetic Information Discrimination
In September, the Birmingham, Alabama office of the EEOC filed a lawsuit against Dollar General alleging the company violated federal law when it rescinded job offers to applicants whose medical…
What would you do if Harvey Weinstein was sexually harassing you?
Recent news headlines about Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul accused of sexual harassment and sexual abuse by multiple actresses, is a reminder of the use of power to discriminate and…
Birmingham EEOC Office Helps Nurse Receive $100,000 Settlement for Disability Discrimination Suit
Many employees are not certain of their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We often address questions regarding whether a physical illness or injury qualifies as a disability,…
Breastfeeding Cop Verdict Upheld
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a former Tuscaloosa police officer’s case against the Police Department for pregnancy discrimination and retaliation. Melissa Hicks had worked for the Tuscaloosa Police…