Archive for July 2020

Sexual harassment continues to be one of the most pervasive forms of workplace discrimination, even in this day and age. It is considered a specific type of workplace discrimination under both federal and state law, and if you suspect that you are a victim of this kind of mistreatment, you may be able to file…

There are certain times where an employee may have to make a difficult choice in terms of whether or not to remain with an employer, especially if there is the possibility of illegal activity going on. If you have decided to act as a whistleblower, there are laws in place to protect you. But if…

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) is used to assert the rights of disabled people in all areas of U.S. life, especially in the workplace. However, it is not at all uncommon for employers to either unintentionally misinterpret the ADA, or willfully ignore it if they believe that accommodating a disabled applicant will be too…

The colloquial definition of harassment is a pervasive pattern of joking and teasing. In the workplace, however, a claim of harassment requires that specific criteria be established before any kind of redress can be made. Below, we will be defining harassment in terms of employment claims. If you believe that you are experiencing harassment on…

While pregnancy is not a disability in its purest form, it does often change a worker’s ability to perform their job. Discriminating against pregnant women is unlawful in South Carolina. If an employee is pregnant while working, their employer may not take any negative employment action against them based on pregnancy. However, it can be…