Protecting the rights and interests of individuals, businesses and families across Delaware.
If your employee wrongfully terminates you, you may not only be able to recover your old job but also, the courts may award you compensatory damages. Those damages may include but are not limited to back pay, lost benefits and emotional duress, among others. The types...
Now that Pride Month has drawn to a close, you are probably thankful to live and work in Delaware. After all, you undoubtedly read more than one story about how bad it can be for members of the LGBTQ+ community who reside in other parts of the country. Unlike many...
Whistleblowers provide a crucial service to the overall safety of their company and the consumers who rely on their company. Thus, the government itself will provide protections to whistleblowers, who may face retaliation for the work they did. In order to gain those...
If you find yourself in a business dispute with a partner, customer or supplier, you may want to do everything in your power to avoid going to court. There are several methods of dispute resolution that enable both parties to attempt to come to an agreement before...
Due to the unequal distribution of media attention, many people equate sexual harassment with physical assault. Though many cases of sexual harassment do include assault, this is not always true. Many instances do not include any physical contact at all. However,...
Delaware is an “at-will employment” state. This has implications when it comes to the circumstances under which your employer may terminate your employment. The fact that Delaware recognizes employment-at-will also has implications as far as when and under what...
Receiving a severance package should give you peace of mind that you will receive pay and benefits if you have to leave your job unexpectedly. However, some employers do not follow through with their promises. You might wonder if your severance package qualifies for...
To call out an injustice or to shine a light on illegal acts by your company can lead to a lot of stress and uncertainty. As a whistleblower, you have rights that your supervisors and employers cannot restrict. According to OSHA, your employer cannot retaliate against...
Most states, including Delaware, are at-will employment states. In general, that means that employers can terminate employees with or without reason. However, there are several exceptions to that concept. When wrongful termination occurs, former employees may consider...
Experiencing retaliation at your workplace may interfere with your productivity and morale. Putting a stop to illegal behavior might require the intervention of people outside of your employer. When you know how to respond to retaliation, you can confidently identify...