By Naomi Adkins and Teri Mastando Women in the workforce made a historic stride towards equality on June 27, 2023, when the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) came into force. This groundbreaking law now offers stronger protections against discrimination for pregnant and postpartum workers across the United States. According to the National Partnership for Women…
“In general, we think we have a good chance in this case on appeal because the lower court found that our client had requested a reasonable accommodation and incorrectly held our client did not engage in the interactive process even though he was required by his employer to be off work for four months without…
Information on workers rights during Coronavirus including workers protections.
“There is a provision in the lease that releases the tenant if the premises are rendered unusable. The shutdown of her business by the state, and (the landlord) being careless and coming in with COVID and exposing her employees effected destruction under terms of the lease, because she can’t use the premises now.” attorney Teri…
“We really want to shed light and protect girls in our schools. There are laws out there that help, like Title IX, which we’ve sued under in this case, that help protect (females) from sexual harassment and assault.” attorney Teri Mastando Click to see the original article on WAAY 31 By: Sophia Borrelli WAAY 31…
“If there’s not a policy in place you can go to someone in management that you think could do something about the discrimination and ask for help.” attorney Teri Mastando Click to see the original article on AL.com By Anna Claire Vollers | avollers@al.com Pregnancy-related discrimination is illegal, but it still happens. And sometimes, employers…
“Schools have a responsibility to protect its students and to immediately inform parents when serious issues arise. That did not happen here, so we are proud to represent this family.” Attorney Eric Artrip Click to see the original article By Trisha Powell Crain | tcrain@al.com A group of first-grade girls sexually assaulted a first-grade female…
Teri is a guest on Next Lawyer Up podcast discussing her background, workplace discrimination and sexual harassment. Click the link below to listen to Teri Mastando’s podcast interview with attorney colleague Hon. Ron Sykstus, recorded in Huntsville, Alabama on 1/22/2018. https://www.bondnbotes.com/2018/01/22/ep-27-teri-mastando/
About 70% of women in the U.S. will become pregnant at some point in their lives; many will work for some period during their pregnancy. Luckily, pregnant women have rights in the workplace. Pregnancy is a protected condition the same as a person’s age, race, gender, or disability. The Pregnancy Discrimination in Employment Act pregnancy…
It’s a sad fact that sexual harassment is still rampant in workplaces in this day and age, whether white or blue collar-office, retail, glamorous Hollywood, or physical labor. Harvey Weinstein and the overwhelming number of accusations of sexual harassment in the movie industry make it clear that it happens in the workplace. Staggering numbers of…