Tag Archives: Job Discrimination
Important Updates and Clarifications Concerning Discrimination Based On National Origin
Many people do not realize that, while Title VII has always protected people from job discrimination based on national origin, last November, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published enforcement guidance on concerns associated with this specific type of harassment and discrimination. While the guidance serves as a reminder to employers that they cannot… Read More »
Survey Indicates That Job Discrimination Is Getting Worse For Young African Americans
Recent survey results released by GenForward and gathered by the University of Chicago and Black Youth Project indicate that 48 percent of African Americans between the ages of 18 and 30 years old have experienced job discrimination–either during the application process or in performing the job itself. The issue is even more severe for… Read More »
Cancer Victims Are Protected Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
When most people think of protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they think of protection for those with physical or mental impairments—such as someone who is confined to a wheelchair—who can otherwise face job discrimination and undue hardship when it comes to employers providing reasonable accommodations at work. However, what many people… Read More »
Robert S. Norell, Esq. became a member of the Florida Bar in 1994 and has represented hundreds of clients in all types of employment law cases for the past 20+ years.