Question: Can my employer make me lift when my doctor says I cannot lift anything over 20 pounds during the first three months of my pregnancy? I am pregnant and my doctor immediately tells me I should not be lifting more than 20 pounds during the first 3 months of my pregnancy. My job does…
In Tony Mastando’s presentation you’ll learn the technical aspects you need to know about the False Claims Act. We’ve also included this simplified and helpful PSA video from TAF Education Fund to give you all the information you need about whistle blowing and your protections under the False Claims Act. Symposium Presentation On False Claims…
The Plaintiff and her attorneys are disappointed with the statements made earlier today by the Madison County Board of Education. The Board stated how hurtful the media reports have been to the administrators involved and to the Madison County School system, but did not accept responsibility for the failed policies that caused this tragic situation….
Sexual harassment is a very real problem in our workplace and in our schools. I know that my 20-year career as an employment law attorney representing victims of sexual harassment was born in high school where a popular athlete repeatedly propositioned me in an insulting sexual manner and touched me inappropriately when I wasn’t paying…
What is a Hostile Work Environment? A hostile work environment means miserable, unproductive employees. Harassment can be oral and/or physical, often involving rude behavior, unwanted advances or inappropriate touching. To be considered “hostile” the situation must be so difficult in your workplace that it substantially affects your ability to do your job. It can also…