By Leonard Sciolla, LLP | Published August 22, 2018 | Posted in employment law, news | Tagged Tags: discrimination, EEOC, employment law, gender discrimination, gender identity, LGBT, PHRC, sexual orientation | Comments Off on PHRC Increases LGBT Protections
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PHRC Increases LGBT Protections
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) will now accept complaints from those who feel that they were discriminated against as a result of their sexual orientation and gender identity. The PHRC is a state organization that investigates discrimination complaints in housing, education, and employment. Previously, the PHRC would not investigate discrimination complaints relating to sexual Read More
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Observing Confidentiality in the Workplace
Employers should proceed with caution when trying to give employees notice about sensitive matters, including government agency investigations. Late last year, in a case settled out of court, an employer agreed to certain injunctive relief and to pay monetary damages after it was sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). This came about after Read More
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