Retaliation and Opposition—A Major Headache for Employers
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck Big Pharma, when will you learn? Not anytime soon, it seems. This week, former vice president Irene Laurora sued Bayer in the U.S. District Court in New Jersey alleging, among other claims, discrimination and retaliation after she protested the company’s mistreatment of a pregnant colleague. In the lawsuit, Ms. Laurora, former…
Read More A How-To Guide to LGBT Corporate Policies
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck As Montell Jordan sang in the 90s—”this is how we do it.” Thanks to my partner Ken Thompson for finding me this awesome graphic! Anyway, need a good example of a corporate culture founded on equal treatment regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity? I’ve got one for you: powerhouse Dow…
Read More Serena Williams Aces The Equal Pay Issue
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By Amy Epstein Gluck “To all incredible women who strive for excellence” begins Serena Williams in an open letter about sexism and wage disparity between males and females in sports for Porter Magazine’s ‘Incredible Women of 2016’ issue, which The Guardian reprinted this week. Serena Williams is one of the most amazing athletes in the…
Read More Sex Discrimination v. Equality At BigLaw and Other Workplaces
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck I know I have been prolific these past few months about gender equality, sexual harassment, retaliation, and equal pay (or lack thereof). I’ve talked to you about a myriad of scenarios: sex discrimination and unequal pay at BigLaw (also see Rich’s excellent BigLaw post here) and for the U.S. Women’s Soccer…
Read More Does A Corporate Dress Policy Trump Religious Dress Requirements?
By Richard Cohen |
A company that designs and manufactures automotive brake components, and its staffing agency, have just been sued by the EEOC for religious discrimination in hiring. The facts and the issue are familiar to us, and give us a chance to review the law on accommodation of religious beliefs and practices. In this new case, the would-be…
Read More Sexual Harassment—An Epidemic?
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck The upcoming TIME headline reads: “Gretchen Carlson wants to change the way women fight sexual harassment.” You can see the cover here. That’s exciting, and we can’t wait to see what she comes up with. Thanks to Circa for giving me a heads up. An Epidemic? TIME states: “Carlson gives an…
Read More Nasty Women—Not in the Workplace, Please
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck “These nasty women have got to go!” “Who put her in charge?” “Honey, don’t interrupt.” “What a bitch!” We really see it all in the workplace. But you know what nasty women do? They file charges of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the federal agency in charge of enforcing…
Read More Locker Room Banter Will Get You Fired, and Oh, Wait, It’s Against the Law
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By Amy Epstein Gluck Everyone says it. It’s just how guys talk. They’re just words. I didn’t mean anything by it. This is all in good fun, right? No, no, and no. They’re not “just words.” Sexually charged comments or “locker room banter” made by executives, an employee, or supervisor to another employee may subject…
Read More You Have Too Many Children: If You Get Pregnant You’re Fired!
By Richard Cohen |
Yes, this is exactly what a California wholesale distributer of orchids told female employees at staff meetings, according to a new EEOC lawsuit. And more. The employees were also told “not to get pregnant, that they have too many children, and the next person to get pregnant should stay home and consider herself fired.” And,…
Read More LGBT Corporate Policies—Do Unto Others As You Would Have Done to You (and increase profits while you’re at it)
By Richard Cohen |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck, FisherBroyles Partner September 21, 2016 — It turns out that not only is treating people equally regardless of their gender identity or sexual preference the right thing to do as a human being, but it can also boost your company’s profitability. That’s right. Your company may actually profit from being responsible…
Read More AMY EPSTEIN GLUCK
Amy Epstein Gluck has represented individuals and corporate clients in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and various federal district courts for more than twenty years. Ms. Epstein Gluck’s current practice areas include employment law—advising on and drafting employment agreements; handling employment negotiations, severance agreements, noncompete and nondisclosure agreements, “wrongful terminations” and other EEO matters; representation at the EEOC level; advising employers about discrimination laws and how to remain in compliance, and employment negotiations.
RICHARD COHEN
Richard Cohen has litigated and arbitrated complex corporate, commercial and employment disputes for more than 35 years, and is a trusted advisor to business owners and in-house counsel both in the United States and internationally. His clients have included Fortune 100 companies, domestic and foreign commercial and investment banks, Pacific-rim corporations and real estate development companies, as well as start-up businesses throughout the United States.
