Fired For Having A Brain Tumor Or A Seizure, Or Mocked For Being Disabled – Why Does This Happen?
By Richard Cohen |
Human nature is sometimes an inscrutable thing. Why do some people – adults! – find it necessary to harass those with disabilities? Is it simple bullying? Or maybe a fear-based projection or displacement or some other defense mechanism? And why treat adversely – like firing – someone who comes forward and says he has a…
Read More Low Hanging Fruit: Take 967
By Richard Cohen |
Ok, this is a little different than the usual. Only a little. This particular health care provider which the EEOC nailed for $950,000 provides such care nationwide for jails and corrections facilities, not the public. But the takeaways are the same. I hope readers can by now in my refrain: “the EEOC likes to target health…
Read More One more “EEOC goes after low hanging fruit” post before the new year!!
By Richard Cohen |
For anyone just coming upon this blog, I like to highlight a few important trends or repeated fact patterns, such as code words for “old” in age discrimination cases, or the seeming increase in the use of the “N-word” in workplaces. And one of my favorites is posting about EEOC developments involving disability or pregnancy…
Read More Nursing and health care facilities must pay $465,000 – for discriminating against disabled and pregnant employees
By Richard Cohen |
Have you heard this one from me before: “Chalk up another healthcare provider nabbed by the EEOC for allegedly violating the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Add this to the numerous such lawsuits brought against healthcare providers under the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”).” Well,…
Read More Pregnancy Discrimination Brings Out The Mummies
By Richard Cohen |
Attention must be paid! The Mummies are marching! Huh? “Becoming a mother is the single most damaging thing you can do to your career,” wrote a UK woman in the Telegraph a year ago. “It has been four years since I lost my job for daring to procreate. My employer told me, by voicemail, that my contract was being…
Read More EEOC Sues Another Health Care Provider For Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination
By Richard Cohen |
Well, chalk up another healthcare provider nabbed by the EEOC for allegedly violating the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”), an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Add this to the numerous such lawsuits brought against healthcare providers under the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”). I have warned healthcare providers for years not…
Read More Pregnant Bartender Will Not Wear Hot Pants? Fired!
By Richard Cohen |
Another pregnancy discrimination lawsuit in the news. Seems like I’m writing this every day. A sports bar in Texas just settled with the EEOC for $24,000 in a Pregnancy Discrimination Act (“PDA”) lawsuit. What did they supposedly do? Well, it seems that a bartender who became pregnant began wearing capri pants “and added a second…
Read More Employer Creates New Lifting Requirement So That Pregnant Employee Cannot Meet It: EEOC Sues
By Richard Cohen |
Chalk up another employer who does not like to employ pregnant women or allow them to work. Why? Who knows. Paternalistic concerns for the health/safety of the employee or the unborn child? Outdated fears, myths and stereotypes? Whatever the reason, know that it is a discriminatory employment practice. I just blogged about a new EEOC Pregnancy…
Read More Pregnancy Discrimination: Some Things Never Change
By Richard Cohen |
I just posted in Above The Law “8 Helpful Tips On What Not To Say (Or Do) To A Pregnant Employee.” These included: If you have an employee who tells you that she is pregnant, do not restrict her water and bathroom breaks. If you have an employee who tells you that she is pregnant, do not…
Read More 8 Helpful Tips On What Not To Say (Or Do) To A Pregnant Employee
By Richard Cohen |
My latest post in Above The Law is entitled “8 Helpful Tips On What Not To Say (Or Do) To A Pregnant Employee.” “Do not to get pregnant, you have too many children, and the next person to get pregnant should stay home and consider herself fired!” OK, that’s Helpful Hint #1! This is actually what…
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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.
