Eric Bachman, Author at Zuckerman Law

What is a protected class in a discrimination case?

A protected class refers to a variety of different characteristics that Congress has decided should be protected from discrimination. And common examples of … Continued

What is glass ceiling discrimination?

Glass ceiling discrimination is a form of promotion discrimination. What it refers to is a set of artificial barriers that have been keeping … Continued

What is pregnancy discrimination?

Pregnancy discrimination occurs when your employer treats you differently because you are pregnant or they believe you may be pregnant. Courts will look … Continued

What is the difference between a class action and an individual lawsuit?

An individual case is what you normally see in courts, and that’s what the vast majority of lawsuits filed in America are. It … Continued

What is the Whistleblower Protection Act?

The Whistleblower Protection Act, is an aptly named statute that Congress passed in 1989 that protects federal whistleblowers. What it says is that … Continued

What kind of reasonable accommodation must my employer make for my disability?

If you have a disability, your employer is going to be required to give you a reasonable accommodation at work so long as … Continued

What kinds of workplace discrimination are illegal?

There are many different kinds of workplace discrimination that are illegal. Generally, it’s referred to an adverse employment action, so whatever rises to … Continued

What remedies are available under the Whistleblower Protection Act?

A number of different remedies are available under the Whistleblower Protection Act. For example, you can be awarded backpay, which is the difference … Continued

What should I do if I was a victim of discrimination at work?

There are three main things that you should do if you believe you’ve been a victim of discrimination at work. The first is … Continued

What should I expect to happen when I contact Zuckerman Law?

When you contact Zuckerman Law, you should expect to hear back promptly from one of our experienced employment attorneys. You won’t be hearing … Continued

What types of employment actions do anti-discrimination laws cover?

Anti-discrimination laws cover most aspects of your employment. From the time you are hired, to the pay that is set for you, and … Continued

Who is a similarly situated employee in an employment discrimination case?

There are a number of factors that go into deciding who ultimately should be considered as similarly situated employees. Some of the criteria … Continued

Page 14