Legal Articles, Employment Discrimination
Should You Switch Lawyers During a Workers Compensation Claim?
What if the lawyer doesn't seem to be a good fit for you. Your case isn't making any progress and you don't seem to be on the same page. Should you find a new lawyer?
Understanding the basics of Wyoming Workers' Compensation
Wyoming workers' compensation law can be confusing if you don't understand the process. This article provides a brief outline of the Wyoming workers' compensation system.
What are an Employee’s Rights in Calgary? Employment Lawyer Calgary Explains
Whether you are a prospective employee, current employee or former employee, you have rights when it comes to your treatment in the workplace. From the moment you submit your resume, to the day you leave your job and beyond, the law is designed to protect you at work.
How to Settle a Case?
You have suffered an unfortunate injury on the job. You have been to doctors, physical therapy, etc. You’re done.
New York State Sexual Harassment Law Overhauled by Legislature
On June 19, 2019, the New York State legislature significantly overhauled the State's anti-discrimination and sexual harassment laws. Some key amendments include lowering the standard of proof for discrimination claims by eliminating the severe or pervasive standard, eliminating the Faragher-Ellerth affirmative defense, making attorneys' fees and punitive damages available for discrimination lawsuits, and increasing some statutes of limitations.
New York State Sexual Harassment Law Overhauled by Legislature
On June 19, 2019, the New York State legislature passed sweeping reform to the State's sexual harassment laws. The changes include increasing the statute of limitations, lowering the standard victims need to prove sexual harassment cases, and removing a key defense relied on by many employers.
Employment Law vs. Labour Law - What’s the Difference? Employment Lawyers Calgary Explains
Both employment and labour law are important areas of legal practice. Our dedicated Calgary-based employment lawyers practicing exclusively in his area of law help to balance the inequality in bargaining power between you and your employer, make sure you’re protected you and that justice is done in industries that we rely on heavily in our day to day lives.
Earned Sick Time Act - Finding Replacements
Despite the Vermont Earned Sick Time Act's (VESTA's) clear focus on the provision of earned sick time, effective January 1, 2017, it also includes the important prohibition that, if an employee calls out sick from work, an employer may not ask the employee to find his or her own replacement.
