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...