In previous decades, the real-life and on-the-job experience that workers 40 and older brought to the workplace was valued by employers that, in an effort to retain seasoned workers, willingly doled out promotions and higher salaries. This included technology...
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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act Turns 40 – What’s Changed, What Hasn’t?
It’s been 40 years since members of the United States Congress signed into law legislation known as the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978. The passage of the PDA came on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in which the court sided with General Electric,...
A reckoning for women in the workplace
From Hollywood producers and media moguls to Washington politicians and boardroom executives, the recent “Me Too” movement has brought down some of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the country. While the sexual harassment and abuse allegations and lawsuits...
Why some women didn’t speak up: Confidentiality agreements
Every day, more accusations of sexual harassment are being made against powerful figures in politics, entertainment and the corporate world. Now, the role of confidentiality agreements and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) is becoming a subject of scrutiny. In...
The battle against sexual harassment on Capitol Hill
In the wake of the "Me Too" movement and the sexual harassment and assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein and many others, U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., shared her own experience with sexual harassment to inspire other women on Capitol Hill to do the same....
A catalyst for change: the #MeToo movement
If you have accounts on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, chances are you've heard of the "Me Too" social media movement. The movement quickly went viral after actress Alyssa Milano shared it on Twitter. So far, the movement has reached millions of people...
The Harvey Weinstein scandal continues to grow
A few weeks ago, the New York Times blew the lid off of a story about Ashley Judd's (amongst others') accusations of sexual harassment against famous Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Since this article was published, more than 60 women have come forward with...
Silicon Valley “frat house:” Workplace sexual harassment allegations prompt another CEO resignation
The CEO of online lending company Social Finance Inc., known as SoFi, has announced his resignation following a sexual harassment lawsuit. Mike Cagney is a cofounder of the company and served as CEO since the startup was established in 2011. He is the subject of...
Employee rights in the aftermath of a hurricane
When hurricanes or other natural disasters strike, most people are concerned primarily with survival and recovery in the aftermath. The last thing those living in impacted areas are probably worrying about is protecting their jobs. Unfortunately, if this unforeseen...
Can an employer fire someone for being a white supremacist?
In the days and weeks following the shocking white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, numerous names and faces of participants have been publicized by mainstream media. Employers, colleagues, classmates, friends and even family members may now be appalled...