I have been in the trenches, too long. II have been representing employees in their struggle for justice and vindication, too long. After all these years, I tend to look at judges in terms of how they will look at employment lawsuits. I should be more balanced, but have to admit that I am
Discrimination
A good investigation is a good investment
By Thomas J. Crane on
Posted in Discrimination
I am frequently asked about sex discrimination. Until I retired last year, I was a member of Reserve/National Guard units for many years. Sex harassment was an occasional topic of concern. It is true that unwanted touching is clear sex harassment. But, what about invitations to dinner? What about persistent invitations to dinner? If…
Reality
By Thomas J. Crane on
Posted in Discrimination
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals finds that referring to an adult African-American male as “boy” is not indicative of race discrimination.
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Fired Because of Sex: Is it Fair?
By Thomas J. Crane on
Posted in Discrimination
Sometimes, discrimination based on apparent homosexual activity is protected. Sometimes, it is not protected.
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