On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Apr 27, 2020 | Discrimination
If your are positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), do you stand a greater-than-average chance of facing discrimination at work? Many people think so — and a couple of lawsuits involving a former police officer and two members of the Air Force are...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Apr 17, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
How often have you heard someone make an offensive comment and then — when called out on it — claim that it was just a joke? It’s one of the most common in-the-moment defenses people have. For instance, maybe a co-worker made a suggestive comment about...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Apr 9, 2020 | Discrimination
Age discrimination is a significant problem in the United States. It happens when someone who is 40 or older is treated less favorably just because of their age. This can happen at any stage of employment, from when a person is looking to get hired to being laid off...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Apr 2, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment depends on the perception of the person experiencing mistreatment or harassment. Given that different people bring different values to the discussion about workplace harassment, some people will wrongfully claim that it is impossible to define sexual...
