In business, disputes happen. Few people enter into a contract, partnership or other commercial relationship with the expectation that things will go sideways. But, they can, and litigation is often the result. This does not, however, automatically mean parties are headed to a courtroom. In fact, the majority of disputes are settled out of court, […]
Posts by Author: Amanda Shelton
Parental Rights for Same-Sex Couples: Obergefell & the “Equitable Parent Doctrine”
The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges has had a profound impact on LGBT rights in the United States. For the first time, no matter where they live in the country, same-sex couples can be legally married, affording them the same rights and protections as partners in opposite-sex marriages. While Obergefell established same-sex […]
Employee Benefits and Same-Sex Spouses: What Employers and Workers Need to Know
The June 26, 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that legalized same-sex marriage was a watershed moment in LGBT rights in this country. Part of its far-reaching effect was an impact on how companies provide employee benefits. As we approach the one-year anniversary of Obergefell, we thought it would be timely to […]
Tips for Preventing Gender Identity Discrimination in the Workplace
States around the country have introduced laws addressing the issue of gender identity and access to public bathrooms, highlighting the discrimination to which transgender and gender-non-conforming individuals are subjected in the United States. Such biases occur on the job, too, and employers must be aware of their responsibilities to ensure a safe, non-discriminatory workplace for […]
Temporary or Not: Contract Workers Are Still Employees for Discrimination Purposes
In our freelance economy, organizations have a great deal of flexibility and freedom when it comes to managing their workforces, with more and more organizations utilizing staffing agencies and contract workers for temporary, short-term, or project-based assignments. That flexibility and freedom, however, does not protect an organization from discrimination claims. As far as employment is […]