Oilfield services giant, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, is under fire for its alleged hostile work environment for female employees, who reported continuous sexual harassment, gender discrimination and retaliation. These labor law violations ignited an Amended Class Action Complaint against the company. As a result, Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP and two of our attorneys are representing the Plaintiffs in this case. We urge you to read our blog for more information.
https://www.eeoc.net/blog/2020/september/amended-class-action-lawsuit-filed-against-schlu/
A Texas Supreme Court Justice is under fire from his former administrative assistant for allegedly committing sexual misconduct and assault, as well as disability discrimination. These offenses are serious, as they concern criminal and employment law violations, which carry harsh penalties upon conviction. Read our blog to learn what happened.
EEOC.NET
Inside Look at a TX Court Staffer’s Claims
Employers must make “reasonable accommodations” for qualified disabled employees under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but does that include service animals? Continue reading to find out!
EEOC.NET
Can I Bring My Service Animal to Work?
Federal civil rights laws now protect LGBT employees from suffering discrimination based on their gender identity and sexual orientation. The Supreme Court’s 6-3 opinion is a landmark victory for the LGBT community. Read our blog for more.
EEOC.NET
LGBT People are Now Protected from Employment Discrimination
Since many states have legalized medical and recreational marijuana in recent years, many employees wonder if they are protected from getting fired for consuming cannabis. Read our blog today for more information. https://bit.ly/2UCGY3f
EEOC.NET
Can Being a Medical Marijuana Patient Result in Getting Fired?
Now it's easier to call Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP.
Do you know the difference between an employee and independent contractor? Many people don’t, which is likely why the Department of Labor is seeking to provide clarity on this matter. In its recent proposal, the DOL addresses how to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor. We discuss this proposal in addition to the current interpretations of both terms on our blog:
https://www.eeoc.net/blog/2020/october/dol-aims-to-clarify-employee-independent-contrac/
EEOC.NET
DOL Aims to Clarify Employee & Independent Contractor Status Under FLSA
With the FDA emergency authorization of COVID-19 vaccines, some employees are worried about their employers requiring it. On the blog, we discuss whether this is legal.
https://www.eeoc.net/blog/2021/january/can-you-be-fired-for-refusing-the-covid-19-vacci/
A recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that the U.S. economy lost 140,000 jobs, was shocking enough, but the worst aspect of the news was that women accounted for all of these losses.
https://www.eeoc.net/blog/2021/january/covid-19-layoffs-affect-women-disproportionately/
EEOC.NET
COVID-19 Layoffs Affect Women Disproportionately
Shellist Lazarz Slobin recently filed a class-action lawsuit against Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc. on behalf of production supervisors. Visit our blog to learn more about the claim that Tyson failed to pay production supervisors overtime.
https://www.eeoc.net/blog/2021/february/unpaid-overtime-wages-at-tyson-plants/
EEOC.NET
Unpaid Overtime Wages at Tyson Plants
Did you know that March 24 is Equal Pay Day? It is a symbolic day dedicated to raising awareness of the gender pay gap. In the United States, this date symbolizes how far into the year the average women must work in order to earn what the average man earns in the previous year regardless of experience or job type. Visit our blog to learn more: https://www.eeoc.net/blog/2021/march/how-is-equal-pay-day-calculated-/
