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Workplace Age Discrimination: What to Expect at Ages 40, 50, 60, and 70

By Jim Garrity on March 31, 2026 • ( 0 )

Age discrimination is one of the most common, and most ignored, forms of workplace bias in America. The numbers tell a stark story. The EEOC received 16,223 age discrimination charges in 2024, nearly 2,000 more than the year before. And… Read More ›

Dunkin’ Franchise Owner Sued for Wage & Hour Violations

By Jim Garrity on September 12, 2023 • ( 0 )

FLORIDA – A franchisee of Dunkin’ (formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts) violated federal law by intentionally altering an employee’s electronic time records to short his pay, and then firing him after he complained of the fraud, Jim Garrity charged in… Read More ›

Same-Sex Spouses Will Be Entitled to FMLA Spousal-Care Leave Effective March 27, 2015

By Jim Garrity on March 5, 2015 • ( 0 )

Beginning March 27, 2015. FMLA spousal-care rights will extend to any lawfully-married couples regardless of gender. If the marriage was legal in the jurisdiction where it took place, it will entitle the couple to FMLA spousal-care leave even if they… Read More ›