In Parts I and II of this series, we discussed the factors that contribute to the wage gap and how the gap developed over time, including intersectional considerations that make the wage gap worse for women of color, older women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with a disability. Today, women are paid 16% less on average[…]
In Parts I and II of this series, we discussed the factors that contribute to the wage gap and how the gap developed over time, including intersectional considerations that make the wage gap worse for women of color, older women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with a disability. Today, women are paid 16% less on average […]
In the first part of this series, we discussed the wage gap and how it has formed and changed over time and in different industries. Gender discrimination continues to persist in the United States and heavily contributes to the pay gap. When comparing men and women of equal educational attainment, experience, and income bracket, we[…]
In the first part of this series, we discussed the wage gap and how it has formed and changed over time and in different industries. Gender discrimination continues to persist in the United States and heavily contributes to the pay gap. When comparing men and women of equal educational attainment, experience, and income bracket, we […]
The history of the workforce is painfully clear and consistent: Women have and continue to be paid less than men, creating a gender wage gap. In this series, we will discuss how the wage gap developed, what it has looked like over time, how developments in law have attempted to rectify the equal pay issue,[…]
The history of the workforce is painfully clear and consistent: Women have and continue to be paid less than men, creating a gender wage gap. In this series, we will discuss how the wage gap developed, what it has looked like over time, how developments in law have attempted to rectify the equal pay issue, […]
Workplace discrimination is a multifaceted issue. It often transcends a single category of protected class, such as race, gender, or religion, to encompass the intersection of various identities. Those who encounter workplace discrimination often endure challenging and painful ordeals shaped by their identities. Seeking justice requires understanding these intersectional stories and the hardships these individuals[…]
Workplace discrimination is a multifaceted issue. It often transcends a single category of protected class, such as race, gender, or religion, to encompass the intersection of various identities. Those who encounter workplace discrimination often endure challenging and painful ordeals shaped by their identities. Seeking justice requires understanding these intersectional stories and the hardships these individuals […]
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight Partner and Trial Practice Group Co-Chair Brent Hannafan served as one of the lead attorneys in the firm’s representation at trial of Graham Chase Robinson against actor Robert De Niro and his company, Canal Productions ("Canal"). In addition to garnering worldwide media attention, the nine-day trial, which began on October 30,[…]
Partner and Trial Practice Group Co-Chair Brent Hannafan served as one of the lead attorneys in the firm’s representation at trial of Graham Chase Robinson against actor Robert De Niro and his company, Canal Productions (“Canal”). In addition to garnering worldwide media attention, the nine-day trial, which began on October 30, 2023 in U.S. District […]
According to a July 2022 Pew Research Center report, 5% of Americans under the age of 30 identify as transgender or non-binary. This is more than three times the reported percentage of adults in the 30 to 49 age range. Therefore, as younger generations enter the workforce, there will be a greater diversity of gender[…]
According to a July 2022 Pew Research Center report, 5% of Americans under the age of 30 identify as transgender or non-binary. This is more than three times the reported percentage of adults in the 30 to 49 age range. Therefore, as younger generations enter the workforce, there will be a greater diversity of gender […]
For years, companies have used non-disclosure agreements (“NDAs”) and non-disparagement agreements in employment contracts and settlement agreements. These provisions primarily allow companies to protect sensitive business information, but can also be used to prevent workers from speaking about harassment and discrimination in the workplace. While some victims of workplace discrimination enjoy the assurance of privacy[…]
Today (July 14) is International Nonbinary People’s Day. According to a June 2021 study conducted by the Williams Institute, 1.2 million adults in the United States identify as non-binary.[1] “Nonbinary” is an identity embraced by people who do not identify exclusively as men or women.[2] A nonbinary individual may identify as both a man and woman,[…]
In November 2020, the New York State Judicial Committee on Women in the Courts released its 2020 Gender Survey, detailing the treatment of women attorneys, litigants, and court employees in the state court system. While the study found that the treatment of women has improved markedly in the last few decades, it also found that significant[…]
On June 29, 2018, Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight secured final approval of a $4 million class settlement reached in April 2017 for female sales force members of Forest Laboratories and Forest Pharmaceuticals (“Forest”). Judge Ronnie Abrams’ order in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York was the capstone of six years of[…]