The Retaliation Hall of Shame
Every significant worker protection law, whether at the federal or state level, protects workers who complain about and witness illegal or unsafe working conditions, yet retaliation remains, year after year, [...]
Wage Theft – A Bitter Dish, Served Nationwide
The hospitality business just doesn't get it, apparently. Despite years of legislation, enforcement by the US Department of Labor, private litigation, class actions, public approbation and shaming of violators - [...]
What is Hair Discrimination and Why Is It Now Illegal in New Jersey?
Discrimination comes in many forms, and in sometimes surprising ways to those who have not experienced or reflected on what others might be going through. In this case, take a [...]
Old Wine in New Bottles – Legal Update for Gig Workers
The gig economy is in the news again – this time with the US Department of Labor announcing new regulations concerning gig workers. The labor and employment laws governing gig [...]
Remote Workers – Be Sure You are Being Paid for Overtime
Perhaps you saw the recent news about the New York transit workers who were arrested and charged for falsely claiming overtime pay, in staggering amounts. In a report last year, [...]
It’s Not Your Imagination; there IS Discrimination at Work
The tragic and deadly events of this past summer and the intense focus on racially biased policing has caused many organizations to respond. From the National Football League, to Apple, [...]
How to Leave Your Job Like A Pro
At Pelton Graham we answer a lot of questions about age discrimination, harassment, and other employment discrimination practices. Perhaps surprisingly, we have also had many occasions over the years [...]
Ethics in Your Workplace
Do you work for an ethical company? How can you tell? What are the warning signs? What should you do if you suspect something bad is going on? Corporate criminal [...]
U.S. Supreme Court Extends the Freedom of Religious Employers to Discriminate
Coming just three weeks after the historic Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia case, the U.S. Supreme Court announced another significant decision in the labor and employment area - Our Lady [...]