Is Switzerland Ready For This?
By Richard Cohen |
The United States has yet to endorse equality for people based upon their sexual orientation. Some states and municipalities have done so, and polls show that a majority of Americans support this – but that obviously is not enough. And now the Supreme Court is poised to rule on a case this Spring that will either…
Read More "Super fun work environment!" (older people need not apply)
By Richard Cohen |
Apropos a recent post about words and phrases which subtly-but-not-so-subtly connote that older workers are not wanted, I just read an article which had a short quote from the AARP’s Director of Multicultural outreach and engagement. The article noted that “Subtle words and phrases, like ‘recent college graduate’ and ‘digital native’ are terms … meant to discourage…
Read More “When Is It Time To Take Granddad’s Car Keys Away?” A Tough Workplace Discussion
By Richard Cohen |
We are living longer. And working longer. This is good. And our culture and laws prohibit age discrimination in the workplace. This is also good. However, as an adjunct to that, we must deal with something that no prior generation has had to deal with (at least not as much): “when is it time to take…
Read More Employers, The EEOC Is Watching
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is making some lists and checking them twice, that’s for sure. Piggybacking on my law partner Rich Cohen’s post about the annual breakdown of the 2019 enforcement and litigation data compiled by the EEOC, the EEOC just promulgated another report—its Annual Performance Report (APR). In the…
Read More “A Lean And Agile Workforce Wanted!” (Older Folks Need Not Apply)
By Richard Cohen |
I’m always interested to see how different words, terms and expressions are used by employers to communicate that “old people need not apply.” You know – anyone over [fill in the blank]. This is illegal ageism, pure and simple – but the language used can be subtle (sometimes, but not every time, as a brick!). I just read…
Read More Ban the What?
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck As of January 2020, 35 U.S. states and more than 150 cities and counties have passed “ban the box” laws, according to the National Employment Law Project (NELP). What is “ban the box”? Which box? Where? You know, those little boxes on job applications. The ones that require an employee to “check”…
Read More Employers, Help Me To Help You—Please, Document!
By Amy Epstein Gluck |
By: Amy Epstein Gluck Yes, I do love that scene in Jerry Maguire where Tom Cruise is kind of losing his mind but Cuba Gooding, Jr. helps him see the humor in their situation. But in this case, it’s true. Imagine this very common scenario: Sam supervisor walks into Hal HR’s office, and says “We need…
Read More Why Is There Such A Decrease In EEOC Filings? Is This Good?
By Richard Cohen |
The EEOC just released its always-interesting yearly breakdown of charges filed and resolved. At the end of every fiscal year, which ends September 30th, the EEOC issues in a press release its “results” with respect to number of cases files and completed, the amount of money recovered for employees, and other stats, and provides a link…
Read More Waitresses: Vulnerable To Sexual Harassment
By Richard Cohen |
Those who harass vulnerable workers are on the EEOC’s radar. Not a surprise: this is one of the EEOC’s announced priorities. And who are “vulnerable workers?” The EEOC just announced (like yesterday) a $70,00 settlement with a Florida restaurant franchise. It was alleged that the owner and manager sexually harassed female employees through unwelcome touching, stalking, and sexual comments.…
Read More If You Were A Health Provider Named “Mercy” or “Dignity” Would You Discriminate Against A Blind Employee And One With MS?
By Richard Cohen |
Unless you read this blog, you would think that “you can’t make this stuff up!” Readers: you know better. How long have I been flogging health care providers with the notion that the EEOC finds them easy pickins’ when it comes to discrimination against employees with disabilities and those who are pregnant? Think of it…
Read More 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.
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.
