Pregnancy discrimination is a serious issue in the workplace. In this type of discrimination case, employees or potential employees are mistreated due to their pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Pregnancy discrimination can take on various forms,...
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Can health insurers use genetic data in coverage decisions?
While advancements in genetic testing can facilitate more personalized and preventive care, they can also raise ethical and legal questions, particularly in the context of health insurance. Many individuals wonder: can health insurers in the United States use genetic...
Federal judge rules to block noncompete agreements
Noncompete agreements have been a source of controversy for years. Employers ranging from corporate hospitals to fast food restaurants sometimes expect employees to sign contracts that prohibit them from starting their own company or going to work for a competitor...
Many salaried workers are no longer exempt from overtime pay laws
Overtime pay regulations help prevent employers from taking advantage of workers. By limiting how much companies can require from workers at a base level of pay, the government prevents abusive employment practices that could endanger people's finances or their...
Sexual harassment among new doctors
A recent study reveals a concerning reality for many new doctors: a high prevalence of sexual harassment during their first year. This creates a hostile work environment, negatively impacting their well-being and professional development. The study, published in JAMA...
What constitutes wrongful termination in Missouri?
Workers in Missouri have relatively little job security. A company struggling financially might lay off numerous workers all at once. Businesses trying to streamline their operations or expand certain departments may target specific employees for termination with...
What are the potential remedies for a discrimination case?
When it comes to employment, discrimination is an unfortunate reality that many individuals face. Thankfully, the legal system is designed to rectify such injustices and provide remedies to victims of discrimination. When discrimination is identified, the law's...
What employees should know about the Family and Medical Leave Act
There are numerous federal laws that protect employees in the United States. These statutes give workers a right to appropriate pay and overtime wages. They also protect workers from retaliation and other misconduct that might affect their employment. When federal...
What workers should know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?
Federal laws help to establish protections for workers in part so that they don't have to experience unfair discrimination related to protected characteristics such as religion, race, medical condition or sex. For example, per federal law, women should theoretically...
Another big corporation loses an employer retaliation case
Protection from discrimination and harassment would be effectively useless without protection from employer retaliation. After all, workers have every reason to fear that their employers will punish them if they report misconduct from a superior or harassment from the...