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New supervisor terminated worker who was able to do his job with accommodations When a new supervisor starts, workers often expect a little bit of upheaval. After all, a change in command is likely to shake things up a little bit. However, Albert Gucker, who had been suffering from arthritis for […]

Staffer told she had to prove she was capable of working It’s unfortunate that, in 2016, becoming pregnant can still be enough to land some women in the unemployment line. However, it happens all the time. Last year we brought you a story of a woman who was forced off […]

Jury awards former Wal-Mart employee $31 million over discrimination claim Facing off against an employer, or a former employer, over a potentially unlawful issue can be a scary prospect. Companies may already have legal teams in place, and they may already have strategies for quickly shutting down worker lawsuits. And, […]

Statistics shows that wage and hour lawsuits have risen by 30% since 2011 How closely do you look at your pay stub? Here’s some incentive to inspect each and every line: New research shows that minimum wage and overtime complaints are on the rise. Numbers from PACER, which is the […]

Court decision may open floodgates for more age discrimination cases A business is hiring for a mid-level position. Which candidate do you think the company would choose, given the following options? The person in his or her mid-twenties, just entering the world of full-time professional employment for the first time. […]