Eric Bachman, Author at Zuckerman Law

$1.3 million verdict against American University in age discrimination trial

On October 15, 2018, a District of Columbia Superior Court jury determined that American University discriminated against Loubna Skalli Hanna, Ph.D., on the basis of … Continued

An appreciation of Ann Hopkins, a glass ceiling pioneer

Ann Hopkins recently passed away, nearly 30 years after her seminal Supreme Court case helped to shatter the glass ceiling at Price Waterhouse. Hopkins played … Continued

Why Serena Williams’ Tennis Ranking Matters In The Corporate World

Serena Williams recently returned to tennis after taking time off for her pregnancy, and she immediately faced questions on the extent to which her ranking … Continued

Anti-discrimination protections for gig workers. Do they exist?

As more and more companies transition from hiring full-time employees to using independent contractors (aka gig workers), the yawning gap in employment discrimination protections for … Continued

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Tying Executives’ Bonuses To Diversity Initiatives

The financial industry continues to be plagued by a lack of diversity and complaints about harassment and discrimination. For example, according to a 2017 U.S. … Continued

Executive pay: what are long-term incentives?

Long-term incentives routinely comprise the biggest portion of an executive’s compensation. Companies offer long-term incentives to retain talent and encourage executives to realize the company’s … Continued

Why can’t the tech industry decode the glass ceiling for women executives?

Despite the tech industry’s reputation for fostering innovative concepts and novel ways to approach challenges, the industry still has not been able to solve the … Continued

Eric Bachman interviewed about #metoo in the financial services industry

Sexual harassment lawyer Eric Bachman spoke with WealthManagement.com about the persistent problem of sexual harassment against female financial advisors and why so few of them … Continued

The basics of executive compensation in employment law cases

When joining or exiting a company, executives face unique challenges to ensure their rights are protected given the variety of compensation they receive beyond a … Continued

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In Memoriam – Bob Childs

A friend and trusted mentor, Robert (Bob) Childs, Jr., passed away last week and his memorial service is being held today in Alabama. I worked … Continued

Can I use evidence of how my employer treats my coworkers to help prove my employment discrimination case?

In glass ceiling, promotion discrimination, and harassment cases, an important source of information is often the way in which the company has treated other employees. … Continued

Pay discrimination against executives: what is the “salary negotiation defense” in Equal Pay Act cases?

According to a Council of Economic Advisers issue brief about the Gender Gap, “median earnings for a woman working full-time all year in the United States totaled only … Continued

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