Tyler Perry’s Tyler Perry Getting Sued

June 9, 2015 Legal Team
Last year, news broke that famed filmmaker Tyler Perry was embroiled in a frightening stalker situation. Perry sued his alleged stalker for $125,000, outlining assault and emotional distress claims. Now the said stalker is firing back.Male model, Joshua Sole, began working for Tyler Perry Studios in or about July last year. According to Perry...
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Quarter Million for FMLA Rights

June 8, 2015 Legal Team
In 2010, a male employee of an office supply company went through the trial of his life—his wife was critically ill, and he had to inform his company that he needed to take care of her. The employee specifically worked for a subsidiary of a large chain, meeting the threshold of fifty or more...
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Female Comedians Will Face Sexual Harassment at Work Everyday

June 5, 2015 Legal Team
Jen Grant, a comedian from Toronto, started a set at a corporate event, ready to get some laughs. Grant has been a comedian for 16 years. That day, rather than leaving the stage with a smile on her face, she left the stage in tears. She had never cried after a set before in...
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The Decision Has Been Made Abercrombie & Fitch Liable for Discrimination

June 2, 2015 Legal Team
Earlier this year, we discussed a pending case against prep retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch. The company was being sued for religious discrimination against a Muslim female who wore a hijab to her employment interview. Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court made their choice.The plaintiff, Samantha Elauf, wore a black headscarf when she first interviewed with...
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Housing Non-Profit Had “No Pregnancy” Policy

June 1, 2015 Legal Team
Shamira Johnson was a resource technician for the Houston based home and community services organization, United Bible. Johnson, who had always performed her job well, but was terminated suddenly for revealing she was pregnant.Johnson and then the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged that the non-profit organization had a “no pregnancy in the workplace” policy....
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