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If You Were Bullied Into Your Severance Agreement, You May Still Be Able To Sue

After seven years of service to her job, Plaintiff Jena McClellan announced to her employer that she was pregnant.  About three months later, she was bullied into signing a severance agreement.

On the day of her termination, the company’s president called her into his office, closed the door behind her, and presented her with an agreement. He said that she “needed to sign then if [she] wanted any severance.”

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Victims of Racially Hostile Work Environments

Are you currently or have you been the victim of a racially hostile work environment?  You may have protections under both Federal and State laws.

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Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

December 18, 2015  |  Discharged, Discrimination, Employment, Harassment

If you are being harassed or discriminated against at work, don't quit before talking to a lawyer.  Here's why . . .

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The Intra-Corporate Conspiracy Doctrine and Claims for Conspiracies Under 42 U.S.C. 1985(3) in the Sixth Circuit

In the context of an employment discrimination case, the intra-corporate conspiracy doctrine will make it difficult for a plaintiff to establish the existence of a conspiracy involving two or more persons employed by the same corporation or organization.

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When You Think You're Going to Get Fired . . .

What should you do to protect your rights?  Here are some suggestions on what to do when you think your boss is trying to fire you or make you quit. 

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