Definitions

 Sexual Harassment Incident means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature of an employee and as further defined by the by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

 Discrimination Violations means unfair or unequal treatment of an individual (or group) based on certain characteristics, including, age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. 

Political Correctness Incident means either speech or writing considered to be offensive for political, racial or economic reasons and which may result suspension or termination of employment. Political Correctness is not a "belief" under anti-discrimination laws. 

Whistle Blowing Incident means alleging wrongdoing by an employer regarding activities or practices that violate public law or tends to injure people.

Hostile Work Environment Incidents includes: a. unwelcome conduct, or harassment based on race, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability or genetics, b. harassment is continued and long lasting, and c. conduct is severe enough that the environment becomes intimidating, offensive or abusive.

 License Protection Incident means actual or alleged violation of your profession charging You with professional or business misconduct, incompetence or physical or mental incapacity, and which could result in a Disciplinary Hearing or Proceeding and which may result suspension or termination of employment. 

Pregnancy Discrimination during employment is against federal, city and state laws. The Family Medical Leave Act also allows both the mother and father to unpaid maternity leave if the company employs more than 50 people and the employee has worked for the company more than one year. 

Illegal Activity Incidents means a refusal to participate in any activities for illegal purposes, such as tax evasion, tax fraud, securities fraud, fraud, corruption, coercion, collusion, obstruction, money laundering, financing of terrorism, organized crime or any illegal activity according to federal, state or local applicable laws.

Work Place Retaliation means an employer punishes You for engaging in legally protected activity. Retaliation can include any negative job action, such as demotion, discipline, firing, salary reduction, or job or shift reassignment. Dependent on facts and circumstances Work Place Retaliation may involves other negative actions or practices. 

 Disability Discrimination in the workplace is illegal under both state, city and federal law. An employer cannot take any adverse employment actions because an employee suffers from a disability. 

  Professional Liability Incident means you are a defendant in a professional liability claim and innocent for any alleged claim, but an accusation was settled by the employer with the plaintiff without admitting guilt or responsibility and you were subsequently subject to Dismissal or Suspension of Employment.

 Employees my be protected by federal and state WARN laws for a layoff or shutdown. These law require an employer to give advance warning regarding large layoffs or shutdowns.

Allegations of racism means racial comments, actions or remarks of an offensive or prejudiced nature..

Virus or COVID Disciplinary Actions means any Dismissal or Suspension of Employment related to arbitrary rules regarding voluntary medical vaccinations or inoculations.

  Certain allegations of incompetence or insubordination may also be able to be defended.

 Employees may be protected by contract or Department of Labor overtime rules. 

Severance or settlement agreements provide additional compensation in exchange for the release of claims occurring during employment. Options may be available to enforce certain rights or conditions for a more favorable outcome, such as. additional compensation, payment for unused vacation and sick days, extensions of health insurance, unemployment benefits, positive letters of reference, and outplacement services. 

  Leave of Absence includes medical, family, military and other legally permitted employee absence leave. 

   Class Action, also known as a class-action lawsuit or representative action, is a type of lawsuit where one of the parties is a group of people who are represented collectively by a member or members of that group. 

   Employee possession or use of narcotics, which are illegal stimulant or depressive drugs. Alcohol use affecting work performance.