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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

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

The ABC’s of emotional distress damages in employment discrimination and retaliation cases

In employment discrimination cases, perhaps the most obvious form of damages is lost pay if the employee is forced to leave the company. But an … Continued

Will BLM force Wall Street to finally reckon with its lack of diversity?

The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has spotlighted racial injustice and inequality that exists across the country, including in workplaces and executive suites in far … Continued

The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Bostock: Title VII covers LGBTQ employees

The Supreme Court recently issued a major victory for LGBTQ employees that will reverberate in companies across the country: Title VII of the 1964 Civil … Continued

4 steps toward demolishing the “Concrete Ceiling” that Black employees face

In the past month, the country has undergone a much-needed reckoning that examines the harsh inequalities that black Americans face on a daily basis. Whether … Continued

Older female employees face a double whammy during Covid-19 turmoil

According to AARP employment data, women over the age of 55 face a dual threat to their careers and earning power amid the financial and … Continued

Age discrimination lawyer Eric Bachman interviewed by Bloomberg Law about older workers navigating Covid-19

Bloomberg Law recently spoke with age discrimination lawyer Eric Bachman about the Catch-22 that many older employees may find themselves in once companies start rehiring … Continued