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Discrimination and harassment is prevalent in STEM fields
Academic fields that fall under science, technology, engineering and mathematics have a significantly lower ratio of women compared to men. That's why universities and companies throughout Delaware are stepping up their recruiting efforts. For the women already in...
Salesforce faces ERISA challenge to retirement plan management
For participants in large retirement plans in Delaware and across the country, the management decisions affecting their plan could have significant effects on their future financial security. Employee benefits offered by private companies, including health care...
What is your health insurance worth?
When business professionals are let go, laid off, or terminated due to downsizing or restructuring they are often offered a severance package. While many can see the obvious benefits of receiving stock options or getting their salary for a longer period of time, few...
Sexual harassment following the Weinstein verdict
For many Delaware employees, the Harvey Weinstein trial and guilty verdict might seem remote. However, Weinstein's prosecution and subsequent guilty verdict demonstrate a new awareness of the problems of sexual harassment in the workplace. In the era of #MeToo, more...
3 things to know about Delaware’s whistleblower protection
Whistleblowers enjoy the protections of numerous laws. Federal laws offer protections, and Delaware's state laws offer additional protections. Whistleblower protections under state law The Delaware Whistleblowers’ Protections Act is an act that protects employees who...
How do I appeal a denied health benefits claim?
Insurance providers seem to have a lot of power. When you go in for treatment and submit a claim, it is up to them to decide whether that care is covered. A provider does not always make the right decision. There are times when a health benefits claim is wrongly...
What is an employment termination hearing for public employees?
The due process clause of the 14th Amendment guarantees that no state put into effect a law that deprives any person of “life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” What this means when it comes to employment law is that all public employees must receive...
What is a Loudermill hearing?
Most people have heard of due process but few have heard of Loudermill hearings. Every American citizen has the right to due process: You cannot be deprived of your life liberty or property without you being told of it and given a fair hearing before the property is...
What to do after a corporate job loss
Delaware is an “at will” employment state. Many people, including mid-level managers and executives, believe that this means there is no legal recourse after a wrongful termination or a job loss due to a merger or restructuring. Sometimes people are fired or “let go”...
What is ERISA?
You may be a college educated, middle-aged manager at a medium-sized tech company. You may have health insurance, be vested in your 401k and have life insurance through your employer. You may be vaguely aware that there exists some kind of disability insurance for...
