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Employees Awarded $12 million in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for Being Called Sluts and Accused of Having STD's

Employees Awarded $12 million in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit for Being Called Sluts and Accused of Having STD's

California Passes Historic Equal Pay Law

California Strengthens Its Gender Pay Equality Laws

How Work-Related Stress Affects Missouri Employees

Prolonged stress can adversely affect a worker's productivity and increase the risk of a workplace accident.

Chicago Workers' Compensation - Crush Injuries

Crush injuries are one of the most devastating of all workplace injuries. These injuries often have life altering consequences and require extensive treatment.

Pennsylvania Fairness Act Proposed in the State Legislature

Though the ban on same-sex marriage was overturned in Pennsylvania in 2014, LGBT individuals continue to face challenges in many parts of the state.

Occupational Hazards and Injury Risk in Construction Industry

Construction workers are exposed to a higher number of workplace injuries.

Workers Compensation for Eye Injuries in Missouri

Electricians, assembly line workers, carpenters, mechanics, and computer data entry operators are exposed to higher risk of eye injuries at work.

5 Most Common Reasonable Accommodations for Religious Beliefs

The following list includes 5 common reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs that employees request from their employers

Why Employers (and Employees) Need to Pay Attention to the Fair Labor Standards Act

Recently, General Counsel, P.C. is getting more (and more) calls regarding alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). And, more often than not, the employer is in violation of the FLSA and subject to potential liability (to one or more employees).

Properly Investigating and Responding to Employee Complaints of Harassment or Discrimination

No employer wants to hear that an employee is alleging that he or she is the subject of harassment or discrimination. But, when it happens (and it likely will sometime), how an employer handles the situation can make the difference between resolving the matter and potential litigation.

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