Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington, will pay $125,000 and provide training and other relief to settle a federal lawsuit alleging sexual harassment. According to the lawsuit filed by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, the hospital failed to take appropriate action despite repeated complaints to upper level management that a supervising pharmacist was sexually harassing at least four pharmacy technicians. Included in the allegations, the EEOC charged that the supervisor “made offensive sexual comments, inflicted details of his sex life and masturbation habits on the technicians, and showed explicit material from the internet to the women.” In addition to paying the women $125,000, Grays Harbor Community Hospital agreed to a three-year consent decree, under which it must implement training on anti-discrimination laws and post a notice at the hospital concerning the settlement.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. When investigating allegations of sexual harassment, EEOC looks at the whole record: the circumstances, such as the nature of the sexual advances, and the context in which the alleged incidents occurred. A determination on the allegations is made from the facts on a case-by-case basis. For more information: EEOC Website.

Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC, dedicates a large area of practice to employment law. Our firm has had considerable success in matters of employment discrimination throughout Long Island and the New York City area. For more information, contact Leeds, Morelli and Brown, PC at 1-800-585-4658 for a free consultation.

Leisha Hailey, the musician and “The L Word” actress, was kicked off a Southwest flight after kissing her girlfriend. The actress claims she and her girlfriend were escorted off the plain for getting upset about the issue. Hailey took to Twitter to publicize the issue, which has since become a public relations nightmare for the Airline. The Airline has come under much criticism after Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day was escorted off the plane for wearing baggy pants. Full article.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) does not enforce the protections that prohibit discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation. To date, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. However, there has been a lot of buzz in the federal courts surrounding gay rights. Specifically, a recent repeal of the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy and two laws restricting gay rights — the federal Defense of Marriage Act and the California ban on same-sex marriage - have been declared unconstitutional by federal judges in recent months. These three recent decisions on gay rights issues suggest that federal judges are increasingly willing to strike down what they see as anti - gay bias embodied in legislation.

The attorneys at Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C., dedicate a large amount of their practice to employment discrimination claims. For any questions, contact an attorney at the Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. law firm for a free consultation at 1-800-585-4658. Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C.’s website is located at www.lmblaw.com.

A recent law in Tennessee was signed which made it illegal for local governments to creating their own anti - discrimination laws.  For example, this included a recent code which banned employers from discriminating against gay and lesbian applicants. Initially, the law was supported by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce. However, the law lost support when the bill garnered controversy. Read more: http://www.newser.com/story/119341/tennessee-governor-bill-haslam-voids-nashville-law-that-prohibited-anti-gay-discrimination.html

While discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation is not itself is not yet protected by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but this law does makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Please visit the EEOC’s website for more information: www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html

Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. is a well established equal opportunity and anti-discrimination firm in New York.  If you or someone you know has been affected by discrimination or a violation of their civil rights please feel free to contact Leeds, Morelli & Brown, PC at 1-800-585-4658 for a free consultation or view their web page at www.lmblaw.com.

Former New York Giants player, David Tyree, has spoken out against gay marriage. When he was interviewed with the anti - gay group known as the National Organization for Marriage, Tyree also said that two men or two women were incapable of raising a child. When he was asked about the issue of whether gay marriage was legalized across the US, he stated that, “This will be the beginning of our country sliding toward, it’s a strong word, but anarchy.” Read more: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Gay-marriage-former-Super-Bowl-star-speaks-out-061511

Currently, 6 states, including Iowa, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont, the District of Columbia, and New York now grant marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The issue is before the courts in California.

In 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act was enacted to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in the workplace and in society in general. Then in 2000, the Hate Crimes Act of 2000 was enacted by NY, which made it a crime to commit a specified offense against an individual based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. See: http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/legalservices/ch107_hate_crimes_2000.htm

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Despite the new passage of gay marriage rights in New York, marriage license applications still used the terms “bride” and “groom” on the day after its passage. It was unknown if the form requesting for “Groom Info” and “Bride Info” was serving as a temporary deterrent to marriage applications. The Independent Democratic Conference advocacy group of New York State Senators averaged that 21,000 gay and lesbian couples would marry in the first three years the law was passed. Full Article: http://news.yahoo.com/first-day-hiccup-ny-same-sex-marriages-000228717.html

To date, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Additionally, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) does not enforce the protections that prohibit discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation. Please visit the EEOC’s website for further information: www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html.

The attorneys at Leeds Morelli & Brown, P.C., are dedicated to obtaining successful outcomes for their clients regarding discrimination claims. For any questions, contact an attorney at the Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. law firm for a free consultation at 1-800-585-4658.

The Badminton World Federation has abolished a rule that would have forced women to wear skirts or dresses in elite competition after it was criticized as sexist, a hindrance to competition and offensive to Muslim women who compete in large numbers in Asian countries. The rule had been proposed to allow shorts or long pants but only if worn under skirts or dresses and was intended to make women appear more feminine and attractive to fans and corporate sponsors. See: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/30/sports/badminton-group-kills-controversial-dress-code-rule.html?ref=discrimination. See also related article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/27/sports/badminton-dress-code-for-women-criticized-as-sexist.html

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act regulates various types of discrimination including gender discrimination. Additionally, sexual harassment statutes prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace.There are two common types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment. A hostile work situation typically involves repeated behavior that is abusive or offensive, or that interferes or alters the victims’ ability to perform their job. Employers that foster or otherwise allow these conditions to continue can be found liable for the conduct of the offending employees. See: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/sex.cfm

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The Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee has about 600 members: all white men. One of the members is a federal judge, Judge Paine, who was recently put under scrutiny for his membership at the club. A panel which hears misconduct complaints about federal judges has recently decided that the judge could keep his membership at Belle Meade. The club is 110-years old and has admitted a single black person, but only as a “nonresident member” who cannot vote on the club’s affairs. Women who join are known as “lady members” but are not permitted to become actual members. However, dissenters assert that the Code of Judicial Conduct forbids federal judges from being members of clubs that discriminate based on race or gender. See:  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/us/17bar.html?ref=discrimination

Discriminating against an innocent individual or a group based on race or national origin may be prosecuted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, such as those individuals who are Muslim, Arab, Afghani, Middle Eastern or South Asian. The law prohibits harassment or any other employment action based on religious affiliation, physical or cultural traits and clothing. For more information, see: http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-relig_ethnic.html

It is challenging and stressful when people are subjected to racism or discrimination, especially in a nation that was created on premises such as equal rights for all. The lawyers at Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC, located in Nassau County, New York, have fought against discrimination for over two decades with much success. If you have been a victim of discrimination because of your age, gender, race, or sexual orientation, call 1-800-585-4658 to schedule an appointment for free consultation or contact us online.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island in South Carolina is getting its first female commander. For the first time in the depot’s 96-year history, the commanding general will be a female. Brig. General Lori Reynolds will become commanding general. Reynolds will also oversee the Marines’ Eastern Recruiting Region, which covers states east of the Mississippi River. Parris Island graduates about 20,000 Marines annually and is the only site where female enlisted Marines are trained to enter the service. Full article.

In the workplace, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. Please visit the EEOC’s website for further information: eeoc.gov. Although the law requires equality and fairness in the workplace, many private clubs enjoy not having to abide by the EEOC.

Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC dedicates a large portion of their practice to the area of employment law. Our firm has had considerable success in matters of employment discrimination throughout Long Island and the New York City area. For more information, contact Leeds, Morelli and Brown, PC at 1-800-585-4658 for a free consultation.

Recently, workers’ rights marched in the streets in a demonstration to support non-unionized day laborers in an effort to organize and help them to stand up for their rights.  About 50 demonstrators walked from Woodside, Queens to Jackson Heights, Queens, while carrying signs and chanting. Currently, Queens pro-labor and immigrant groups, such as Day Laborers United, meet once a month. See: http://jornaleronews.ndlon.org/

To protect the rights of the labor sector, the United States Department of Labor instituted Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which prohibits discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. This law is enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). See: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/discrimination/ethnicdisc.htm

Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC is a nationally recognized firm in the area for its successful record of availing civil rights.  If you or someone you know has suffered from a discriminating event or a violation of your civil rights, contact Leeds, Morelli and Brown, PC at 1-800-585-4658 for a free consultation.

The Division of Human Rights poster is now available in 23 languages including Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Chinese, French, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Somali, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese. The attorneys at Leeds Morelli and Brown, P.C. commend the Division of Human Rights for reaching beyond language barriers to inform all those who may be discriminated against that people have rights.  New York State Division of Human Rights.

In the workplace, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The law forbids discrimination when it comes to any aspect of employment, including hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. Please visit the EEOC’s website for further information: eeoc.gov  the law requires equality and fairness in the workplace, many private clubs enjoy not having to abide by the EEOC.

The attorneys at Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC believe that discrimination at work, or anywhere else, has no place in a free and democratic society. Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC has won precedent-setting decisions involving employment discrimination for clients represented on Long Island, throughout the New York City area. For a free consultation, please contact Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC at 1-888-585-4658.