PA Firefighter Files Sex Discrimination Suit LOWER SWATARA, PA – A Pennsylvania volunteer firefighter, Jessica Etzle, is suing her previous fire department, claiming gender discrimination. Allegedly, the fire department demoted her for being a mother (a form of sex discrimination), retaliated against her for asserting her legal rights, and forced her to resign by creating… Read more »
Threatened Men More Likely to Sexual Harassment Women WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the last 20 years, sex discrimination claims made to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the EEOC) are up about 10%. Yes, surely, part of the rise is likely due to increased reporting, however these numbers are also the result of changing gender dynamics… Read more »
Philadelphia Human Relations Commission eliminates CEO of ASPIRA Philadelphia – Sexual harassment allegations have been raised against the CEO of ASPIRA, Alfredo Calderon. According to a new report by Fox 29, the former chief academic officer of ASPIRA, Evelyn Nunez, accused Calderon of sexually harassing her and retaliating against her in the workplace. As a… Read more »
Workplace Misconduct hinders Female Agents from Professional Growth Colorado – Danielle Marks, ex-FBI agent, filed a sexual harassment lawsuit in the Denver U.S. District Court against the FBI and several male agents for subjecting her to sexual harassment and workplace discrimination. The sexual harassment lawsuit provided a rare entrance to examine workplace misconduct by male… Read more »
Students battle Sexual Assault at School New York City – Sexual violence has become a major issue in NYC public schools. The NYC Department of Education received three different complaints in regards to sexual assault and sexual harassment. Students allege that reporting the misconduct has led to academic retaliation as oppose to the proper guidance… Read more »
In Sioux City, Iowa, Donald Trump is being accused by a former employee of his campaign, of sex discrimination and other forms of inappropriate behavior, however, the 2016 Republican presidential candidate continues to deny all allegations, calling the accusers claims “totally made up.” Former campaign employee, Elizabeth Davidson claims that male employees were paid more… Read more »
Our NYC sexual harassment lawyers have been asked about pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment. Does pregnancy discrimination fall under the purview of sexual harassment regulation? The answer is not exactly. Both pregnancy discrimination and sexual harassment are considered forms of sex discrimination, but are different legal concepts governed by various city, state, and federal law…. Read more »
