Glass Ceiling Discrimination Law Blog Archive

Equal Pay Day and the continuing importance of the Equal Pay Act

Equal Pay Day is the date (March 24) that symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in 2020. … Continued

Are Partners “Employees” or “Employers” in a discrimination lawsuit? A new case weighs in.

An increasingly hot topic in employment discrimination cases is whether law firm partners, doctors, and senior managers/directors should be deemed an “employee” versus “employer” for … Continued

5 indispensable things consumer products whistleblowers need to know

The consumer products industry is sprawling and countless employees play a pivotal role in making sure products —ranging from toys to coffee makers to power … Continued

Should the legal standard for harassment/hostile work environment claims be redefined?

With the possibility of more employees returning to the office in 2021, momentum is building at the state and local levels to rethink what an … Continued

Zuckerman Law receives first tier ranking for Labor & Employment litigation in Washington, DC

Whistleblower and Employment law firm Zuckerman Law is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News & World Report, recognizing us … Continued

National Law Review names Eric Bachman a “Go-To Thought Leader” for Employment Law

Below is the National Law Review’s description of the Go-To Thought Leader award for Eric Bachman The National Law Review named Eric Bachman, chair of Zuckerman … Continued

Employment discrimination lawyer Eric Bachman to speak at National Employment Lawyers’ Association conference

Firm principal, Eric Bachman, will speak at the National Employment Lawyers’ Association’s (NELA) fall conference on litigating race and national origin discrimination claims. Bachman has … Continued

What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and what happens if it becomes law?

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) (H.R. 2694), which could have major implications for companies around the country. If enacted, … Continued

ADA “perceived as disabled” employment lawsuits in the age of COVID-19

It’s generally recognized that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination, but less well-known is that the ADA also protects employees … Continued

Eric Bachman selected for the “The Best Lawyers in America” list

Zuckerman Law principal Eric Bachman was named to the prestigious “Best Lawyers in America” list for 2021 by Best Lawyers in the fields of Employment … Continued

The differences between workplace bullying and a “hostile work environment”

Workplace bullying and its damaging effects have been hot topics in the news recently. In these stories, a generally toxic office culture is often discussed … Continued

What is “sex-plus” discrimination and why are these employment claims on the rise?

“Sex-plus” discrimination claims expand Title VII’s protection to subgroups of employees who suffer discrimination based on multiple characteristics. Although these claims have typically been harder … Continued