Today is National Equal Pay Day, a symbolic day for advocates in the U.S. to show support for women in the workforce and draw attention to the gender pay gap. On average women are paid about 80% of what men are paid. If you are a woman of color the gap is even...
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Year: 2018
Tip sharing affects the lives of many
The real question is - if quality dishwashing and sous chef work is as important to the customer experience as the server interaction, how does the total amount paid by the customer to server, whether categorized as meal price or tips get distributed to the employees?...
A critical moment in Mueller investigation of the President
The President is changing lawyers. He is not likely to ask me so I am happy to discuss his situation. Too many commentators on the Mueller investigation do so from a partisan perspective. This is a legal investigation and Mueller is a professional prosecutor. For now,...
Fighting false Title IX accusations in academia
Imagine being a professor or instructor at a college or university who has devoted years and years to academic excellence through teaching, writing, researching and mentoring in his or her chosen field. Imagine next what it would be like to lose everything --...
Why wages remain stagnant after years of economic growth
A fundamental question economists argue about is why wages remain stagnant after a number of years of economic growth. Under the laws of supply and demand, the more people or firms that want to hire someone, the higher the wages should be. This article from Slate...
Title IX Attorney, David Nacht is your legal expert on campus rape
David Nacht knows a lot about campus rape and Title IX. He has dealt with sexual discrimination, harassment and assault on campus for over 20 years. He has seen first hand the university system's unfairness. If your child has been accused of sexual assault,...
Border Patrol Warrantless Searches Far From The Border
A federal law says the Border Patrol can conduct warrantless searches and trespass on private property within 100 miles of the Border. Think about that. Why should people who look dark or Latino have all the fun of being treated like criminals or the enemy in their...
Lawsuit alleges teacher was fired because she wears a hijab
Attorney David Nacht is fighting for his client and for all workplaces to be free of national origin and religious discrimination. Watch his recent interview with WXYZ Channel 7 News. Click here for video
Pregnancy discrimination: Words versus deeds
Sexual harassment in the workplace has been the topic of the last year. Another troublesome niche in workplace gender inequality still gets less attention: it is subtle to overt pregnancy discrimination. As a short-term disability, the months of pregnancy require...
Clearing Marijuana Convictions
The idea that people who smoke marijuana and provide small quantities to their friends should continue to classified as criminals is frankly ridiculous and harms the economy. Drug convictions in Michigan are generally not expungeable. We have a law "7411" that allows...