A recent settlement announced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) highlights the ongoing importance of workplace fairness and employer accountability. Westminster Ingleside King Farm Presbyterian Retirement Communities has agreed to pay $85,000 to resolve allegations that it refused to promote a Black manager and later terminated her after she complained of discrimination. These
Mass Firings Face Federal Scrutiny A recent federal court hearing has drawn national attention as states challenge the scope and legality of mass terminations of probationary federal employees. During recent arguments, an attorney for the U.S. government declined to disclose exactly how many workers were let go, prompting pointed questions from the judge and deep
When business relationships fall apart and money goes missing, you’ll need to figure out whether fraud or negligence caused the damage. This distinction isn’t just legal hairsplitting. It changes everything about how you pursue your case, what evidence you’ll need, and what compensation you can realistically expect to recover. At Eric Siegel Law, we help
Finding out your employer is investigating you isn’t anyone’s idea of a good day at work. Whether someone’s accused you of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, or breaking company policy, you need to understand what rights you actually have. This knowledge helps you respond effectively without making things worse. What Triggers A Workplace Investigation Most investigations start
Performance improvement plans are supposed to help employees succeed. That’s the theory, anyway. Your manager sits you down and explains where you’re falling short. They outline specific goals. You get a timeline, maybe some training resources. In a perfect world, you improve, and everyone moves forward. We’ve seen too many cases where PIPs serve a
When valued employees leave your company, they take more than their personal belongings with them. They’re walking out with knowledge, relationships, and often access to sensitive business information. The real challenge? Protecting what belongs to your business without crossing legal lines. What Qualifies As A Trade Secret Here’s something that surprises many business owners: not