Partner Nelson Thomas Interviewed About University of Rochester Sexual Misconduct Investigation Nelson Thomas spoke to Spectrum News about the investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against University of Rochester (University) professor Florian Jaeger. Mr. Thomas spoke to Spectrum News after the release of an independent investigation report by former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District …
Category: Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination Historically, pregnant women and women with pregnancy-related medical conditions have faced significant discrimination in the workplace. Even though a federal law to eliminate pregnancy discrimination was passed thirty years ago, pregnancy discrimination is still common today. In 2016 alone, 3,486 charges of pregnancy discrimination were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission …
Partner Nelson Thomas Speaks to the Democrat & Chronicle About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The Me Too Movement and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace National attention has been focused on sexual harassment in the workplace as sexual misconduct allegations against many public figures have come to light as part of the “Me Too” movement. Partner Nelson Thomas spoke to the Democrat & Chronicle about tips on best workplace practices …
United States Supreme Court Declines To Hear Sexual Orientation Bias Case
United States Supreme Court Declines to Hear Sexual Orientation Bias Case The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case in which it would have had to decide whether Title VII, a federal law protecting employees from workplace discrimination, bars discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. The case, Evans v. Georgia Regional Hospital, …
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace With sexual harassment allegations dominating the news, many employees want to know what constitutes sexual harassment and what should they do if they have been sexually harassed at work. What is considered sexual harassment under the law? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission describes sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, …