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Podcast Episode #7: Your Boss Can Be Liable to You For Creating A Hostile Work Environment Based on Age

UndercoverLawyer — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:32:41 +0000

From the cast of Parks v. Lebhar-Friedman you can learn how you to can fight back and win against a boss who tries to make you miserable at work due to your age

New Work Laws Protecting You in 2009

UndercoverLawyer — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:02:50 +0000

Both Federal and State laws go into effect in 2009 that will protect you at work, on your way to work, and could increase your pay.

Are You a Victim of Sexual Favoritism at Work?

UndercoverLawyer — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 02:04:47 +0000

I was working on a summary of a case called Miller v. Dept of Corrections for the community when, like fate, this question was posted to the forum by a woman who was feeling driven from her job by her boss: QUESTION: [Edited for clarity] “I don’t think he’s discriminating based on sex, race or religion. [...]

Three Female Employees Win $485,000 For Retaliation & Sex Harassment from Fred Meyer Stores

UndercoverLawyer — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:23:39 +0000

SEATTLE - Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. (Fred Meyer) will pay $485,000 to three female victims of sexual harassment and retaliation to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the EEOC announced today. According to the EEOC’s suit ( EEOC, et. al. v. Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. No. [...]

Does Your Boss Keep Notes About You Outside Your Personnel File?

UndercoverLawyer — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:47:13 +0000

Today’s post is an excellent question I received in the Undercover Lawyer Forum: Question: I have copies of my personnel file from HR. I am hearing from co-workers that the head honcho has files on employees in her office-presumably all of the “bad” stuff. I suppose it is legal for her to have these files. Are they admissable [...]

Can My Employer Do That? Part One By: Jenn S.

Jenn S. — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:23:23 +0000

In a busy employment law practice, I field a lot of questions from employees who want to know whether an action taken by their employer was “illegal.” In the vast majority of cases, the action of the employer is not illegal per se, though it may have been grossly unfair, blatantly discriminatory, or in [...]

Stop Your Harassing Boss With Your Employee Handbook

Jenn S. — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:07:16 +0000

The Employee Handbook – Know the Rules and Your Rights By: Jenn S. When you first went to work for your employer, it is likely that you received an employee handbook, often referred to as an employee manual or a policy and procedure manual. If you did what you were supposed to do, you read [...]

Avoiding the Axe…Part Two — by Jenn S.

Jenn S. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:40:28 +0000

Here are a few more tips for keeping on the straight and narrow at work and avoiding many of the common pitfalls that I have seen result in many lost jobs… DON’T gossip. It’s hard, I know. I have a hard time following this one myself. Gossip is just so fun. Though talking [...]

Podcast #6: 10 Tips for Anyone Facing Termination, Including Negotiating a Severance Package

UndercoverLawyer — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:50:28 +0000

If you want to listen on your iPod via iTunes, you can use this link (will open iTunes and take you to the podcast): http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=284065741 You can also listen through this website using the player below. The primary message of Episode #6 of the Hostile Workplace Podcast is “You Are Not Powerless When Facing Termination!” [...]

I’m Being Harassed at Work! What Can I Do?

Jenn S. — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 07:01:30 +0000

By Jenn S. Illegal harassment in the workplace is no joke. Workplace harassment involves unwelcome and offensive conduct that is based on race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), religion, disability, or age (age 40 or older). Many states also have other protected classes so it is important to be familiar with your own state’s discrimination laws. Some [...]