No Discrimination in Hiring Process It does not matter if you are a hired as an employee yet or if you are a fully hired employee, you have the right to be free from employment discrimination. During the job application process, federal and state anti-discrimination laws protect applicants—like you— from discrimination. In particular,… Read more »
The job market is tough these days! Thus, it is not uncommon for individuals struggling in the job market to seek out employment agencies or temporary work for help. As such, it is no surprise that there has been a boom in applications with employment agencies in recent years. Although these unique companies that… Read more »
The debate of immigration in the US heats up as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents arrest love ones across the country; the government carries out raids of 7-Elevens (in 98 locations in 17 states); and prominent immigrant activists are taken into custody. It is everywhere in the news. Last week, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida,… Read more »
Trump’s diet coke addiction Washington, D.C. – President Trump has a diet coke addiction. Addiction may be a strong word, but the President recently stated that he drinks up to twelve diet Coco-Cola’s per day. While the term “diet” leads consumers to believe the drinks are less harmful than their sugary counterparts, research has shown… Read more »
1st Openly Transgender State Legislator! RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Congratulations to Virginia’s first openly transgender elected official! Virginia House of Delegates candidate Danica Roem, a Democrat, has defeated longtime Incumbent Robert Marshall, a Republican. According to LGBT advocate groups, Roem, 33 years old, is also the United States first openly transgender person to be elected and seated… Read more »
Trump Subpoenaed Over Sexual Assault Claims NEW YORK, NEW YORK—Summer Zervos, a former contestant on President Trump’s television show, “The Apprentice” accused Trump of sexually assaulting her back in 2007. Zervos alleges that during a lunch meeting in Trump’s New York City office he kissed her twice on the lips and on a different occasion… Read more »
Is Twitter Doing Enough to Stop Discrimination? Philadelphia, PA — October 13, 2017, many female tweeters refused to tweet in protest and those who did tweet, used the hashtag #WomenBoycottTwitter. These women actively and silently protesting were showing their support for the actress Rose McGowan. This was because of Twitter’s decision to suspend McGowan’s twitter… Read more »
Crews among the many to speak out against Hollywood sexual harassment Los Angeles, CA – The house of cards that is Hollywood’s sexual harassment culture is dying, not with a whimper but a deafening scream. Since the tweet that took down Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein has been ousted as the modern representation of Hollywood’s dark sexual… Read more »
Sexual Harassment in Antarctica Where ever you go and whatever your profession, no one is safe from sexual harassers. For instance, even in Antarctica. Recently, two women have stepped forward with their claims of sexual harassment at the hands of a prominent geologist at the Boston University. The alleged harassment took place nearly 20 years ago… Read more »
Chicago Judge resigns amidst sexual harassment investigation Chicago, IL – Former Judge, Rafael Ovalles has issued his letter of resignation, effective October 31, amidst claims of sexual harassment while on the job. A litany of former court clerks, attorneys and investigators testified at Ovalles’ hearing in front of the Commission on Judicial Tenure and Discipline…. Read more »
