by Debbie Ecker | Apr 24, 2018 | Employment
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on a person’s transgender or transitioning status. The case at issue involved an individual (Anthony Stephens) who was born male and who worked at...
by Debbie Ecker | Jan 25, 2018 | Employment
In this era of “me too”, “time’s up” and growing harassment challenges, it is imperative that employers check their anti-harassment policies and clearly communicate them with descriptions of behaviors that may constitute harassment and examples. Although recent media...
by Debbie Ecker | Nov 15, 2017 | Employment
Employers of 50 or more employees must grant eligible employees up to 12 weeks of job-protected unpaid leave for certain qualifying circumstances, including “care for the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent with a serious health condition”. The law does not...
by Debbie Ecker | Oct 2, 2017 | Employment
In the case of Michelle Bruce v. Meharry Medical College a female physician (Dr. Bruce) filed a lawsuit against her employer (the Medical College) alleging sex discrimination, a hostile work environment, and retaliation for reporting same. Dr. Bruce claimed that the...
by Debbie Ecker | Sep 15, 2017 | Employment
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established by an Executive Order of President Obama. The purpose of the program was to provide temporary legal status and work authorization to undocumented people who initially entered the United States...
