Year: 2020

The matter of equal pay for women who perform the same work as men occupied the spotlight in an issue that recently arose at a prestigious university.  In academia, as in the business world, the existence of a wage gap between male and female employees doing the same work could lead to an investigation and…

Most people in Arizona might assume that wrongful termination lawsuits arise from employees claiming an unwarranted dismissal despite having completed their job functions. Yet one common factor that many may not appreciate enough is the potential for employer retaliation. Employees should feel confident in bringing up issues they see in their employer’s operations without the…

When people hear about wrongful termination lawsuits, it may be easy for them to automatically side with the proverbial “little guy,” the employee fighting against the perceived corporate machine. Yet an important point to remember in such cases us that there are always two sides to every story (and both need consideration before passing judgment)….

We are proud to announce that Elizabeth McNamara has joined The Foster Group as Sr. HR Consultant/Paralegal.  She grew up in New York and earned her Bachelors Degree from SUNY Stony Brook, majoring in Sociology.  Elizabeth started her HR career in 2003, as an HR Generalist for a Technology firm in NYC.  Since that time,…

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has requirements to help ensure contractors do not discriminate against their employees. A company contracted by the federal government and found practicing discrimination may face penalties. It may also result in the loss of future federal government contract opportunities.  As reported by KJZZ 91.5, an employment discrimination violation…