A small-town Georgia police department has agreed to pay $85,000 to an officer that it pressured to ignore traffic offenses by local politicians and doctors. After the officer refused to treat “elite” residents more favorably than ordinary citizens, the… Read More ›
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Pro-Employee Rulings Clear Path for Three Summer Trials
Federal judges in three of my cases have just cleared the way for trials this summer on our claims of discrimination and retaliation. The rulings themselves are critical victories because, unlike defendants in criminal cases, employees in discrimination cases… Read More ›
Line Up Your References Before Starting Your Job Search
It’s the time of year again when many employees consider changing jobs. Many hiring officials say your job references – and what they say – are as important as what you say about yourself. Choose references carefully. Once you identify them,… Read More ›