We often receive calls from individuals who have been terminated from a job under circumstances that seem wrongful, unfair, or based on false information. As employment attorneys, we have to consider whether there are any legal claims arising from the termination. In most cases, … [Read more...]
Negotiating a severance agreement: know your rights and form a strategy
With layoffs dominating the news (and likely your LinkedIn feed), severance is top of mind for many employees right now, even if they have yet to face a sudden cut. Even employees who are terminated for performance may be asked to sign a severance agreement that contains a … [Read more...]
How to Protect Yourself from Unlawful Workplace Harassment
Speak up to protect yourself from unlawful workplace harassment Workplace harassment can quickly drain the joy out of any job. While there’s a growing shift toward speaking up about abusive comments and conduct—the #MeToo movement marked a major change—plenty of people still … [Read more...]
Is She-Hulk the victim of employment discrimination?
In Episode 2, Season 1 of the popular Disney + series "She Hulk: Attorney-At-Law," our hero, Jennifer Walters, is terminated from her job as an Assistant District Attorney after she is infected with gamma radiation and develops the powers of a Hulk. The DA's Office's rationale … [Read more...]
Federal Court of Appeals rules in favor of disabled veteran in parking accommodations case
In the case of Pamela Wilson v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, a disabled veteran employed by the VA was denied permission to park on-site at the Agency's Atlanta, Georgia offices on Clairmont Rd., an accommodation she sought to address mobility impairments. The district … [Read more...]
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