There have been major strides taken over the last 100 years to ensure that women in Georgia have the same opportunities in the workplace as men. Many women work now and they are working in many different industries that historically were only occupied by men. No...
As we discussed recently on the blog, workplace discrimination is still rampant across America’s places of employment. This discrimination can take many forms, effecting those of certain genders, races, and religions, just to name a few of the protected classes. Yet,...
Is racial discrimination in the workplace a thing of the past? Unfortunately, not. Despite federal law prohibiting racial discrimination in the workplace, allegations of such actions continue to exist. The lawsuit against Amazon A Black woman employed with online...
An employee with years of experience should be seen as an asset who can give a company a competitive advantage and bring a wealth of knowledge to the field they work in. Instead, sometimes these older, experienced employees can face age discrimination. It’s helpful...
Discrimination in the workplace based on race, color and national origin, among other protected categories, is illegal in Georgia and across the nation. Federal law protects workers rights in such situations. We would like to think that such discrimination does not...
Employment disputes in Atlanta and throughout Georgia can present challenges to employers and employees alike. While the parties will inevitably be on opposite sides when there is a disagreement or allegations of wrongdoing, they must be aware of legal decisions that...
Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats a female applicant or employee unfavorably because they are pregnant. Pregnant women in Atlanta and across the U.S. are protected from discrimination because of an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The...
Can an employer fire an employee simply because the employee is gay? This has been something of an open question for decades. In a landmark decision earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court answered the question in the negative. The court ruled that Title VII of the...