How to Respond to a Discrimination Claim in Connecticut
An allegation of discriminatory workplace conduct could deplete precious company resources, depress morale and productivity, lead to potentially significant penalties and court damages, and inflict irreversible reputational harm on the company. This is the potential outcome even if the claim that has been made against your company is baseless.
What To Do If You Face Discrimination for a Disability at Work
Job discrimination based on disability can create a toxic workplace and violate employees’ legal rights. Understanding what qualifies as discrimination, familiarizing yourself with the available legal protections, and knowing how to respond can empower you to address unfair treatment.
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Age Discrimination Continues to Flourish But There’s Reason for Optimism
Recent college graduate; new graduate; one-to-two years work experience; within 18 months of a graduate school program. Aerospace giant Raytheon’s job postings listed qualifications like these. A class action lawsuit filed in June in federal court in Boston claims those job postings violate federal and Massachusetts age discrimination laws.
What Are Your Rights if You Face Racial Discrimination at Work?
Racial discrimination in the workplace happens when an employee is treated unfairly because of their race or ethnicity. It can appear in hiring, promotions, pay, or even how someone is treated at work. Unfortunately, this kind of discrimination is illegal, but it still happens in workplaces in Connecticut and around the country..
Transfer Without Substantial Harm Can Be Unlawful Discrimination Says U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that a discriminatory job transfer that causes some harm violates Title VII. Prior to today’s decision, the lower federal courts almost all required a transferee plaintiff to prove “material”, “substantial”, “significant”, or some other heightened level of disadvantage.
The Supreme Court’s April 17...
Gary Phelan On Melissa In The Morning Discussing Age Discrimination In The Workplace
Melissa in the Morning: Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Workplace Sexism: State Collaboration Seeks To Combat Gender Discrimination At Work
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Do Human Rights Influence Workplace Procedures?
Human rights get a lot of attention when discussing matters of culture, or politics. Although many refer to the founding documents of our country to determine human rights, when it comes to employment, there are more specific laws that guarantee your protection while at work.
Workplace ProtectionGary Phelan Discusses Pregnancy Workplace Laws With Melissa In The Morning On WICC
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Implicit Bias — A New Force Facing Employers
Today’s Business: Implicit bias — a new force facing employers
Aug. 6, 2022
Robert B. Mitchell is a partner in the Stratford-based law firm Mitchell, Sheahan & Slippen, P.C. He represents employers and employees in employment law cases and management in union-related...