Wrongful termination case provides lessons for Pennsylvania employees

A retaliation and discrimination case out of California provides lessons for those who believe they have been wrongfully terminated in Pennsylvania.

2014-03-26

March 26, 2014 (Press-News.org) Wrongful termination case provides lessons for Pennsylvania employees

Article provided by Jared Jacobson Law, LLC
Visit us at http://www.jaredjacobsonlaw.com

A former Oracle employee alleges he was unlawfully fired after he voiced complaints about discriminatory practices. According to the man, he began to complain after being instructed to offer an Indian employee significantly less pay than his Caucasian counterparts. As a result, the man is suing the company for wrongful termination.

More on the case

The case, out of California, began when a sales executive with the company allegedly complained that he was asked to participate in discriminatory practices by offering a significantly lower base pay to an employee based on the fact that the employee's nation of origin was India. According to his complaint, the man was told the offered salary was "good money for an Indian."

The Silicon Valley Business Journal further reports that the executive was unexpectedly terminated from his position shortly after his complaint. According to the report, the man had numerous awards and was in the midst of a "high-performing career" prior to the termination. If the allegations are supported, the firing would likely be against Oracle's reported policy of providing written warning and performance reviews prior to pursuing termination of an employee.

Application of wrongful termination and discrimination laws

In this instance, Oracle could be guilty of violating two laws: discrimination and wrongful retaliatory termination.

If the company was offering Indians a lower level of pay based on their country of origin, Oracle would likely be guilty of discrimination. Discrimination of this nature is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Under this law, it is illegal to treat an employee differently based on his or her race, national origin, gender or religion. Furthermore, the Immigration Reform and Control Act also offers protection against discrimination of U.S. citizens or "intended citizens" based on their nation of origin.

In addition, if Oracle fired an employee for complaining about these illegal practices, the company would likely be guilty of retaliation. Retaliation is a form of wrongful termination that occurs when a company fires or takes another form of negative action against an employee for complaining about harassment or discrimination.

Wrongful termination law in Pennsylvania

The case above applies to workers in Pennsylvania as well. Those who fear that they are the victims of discrimination or retaliatory practices are protected by both federal and state laws. In addition to the above mentioned federal protections, it is against state law to fire an individual based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age or national origin under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The Act also extends to provide protections to those who have filed complaints about illegal practices like those mentioned above.

If you believe you were wrongfully terminated, contact an experienced Pennsylvania wrongful termination attorney. This legal professional will review your case and better ensure your legal rights are protected.

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

GamesPub Ltd. Unveils Free-to-Play Games on ToomkyGames

2014-03-26

The company states that free-to-play online and downloadable games of various genres are allocated in a new tab entitled "Featured Games". Consumers are offered popular game titles along with fresh ones absolutely for free. John Button, a company representative, informs: "We've decided to create a new page primarily to pamper our users with new positive experience and secondarily to keep abreast of the times, where such games tend to win gamers' hearts. These games are allocated in a separate page for user convenience" GamesPub Ltd keeps making all reasonable efforts ...

National Brain Tumor Society Wraps Inaugural Brain Tumor Race in Charlotte

2014-03-26

National Brain Tumor Society, the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor community in the United States, wrapped its first ever Charlotte Brain Tumor Race this past Saturday at Freedom Park in Charlotte, N.C. The inaugural event hosted 1,200 brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers, and friends for an inspiring, family-friendly day. Sponsored by Carolinas HealthCare System and Piedmont Natural Gas, the Charlotte Brain Tumor Race raised nearly $170,000, surpassing its initial fundraising goal. All proceeds will go toward funding critical ...

Call for Applications: International Relations Online

2014-03-26

The Center for Global Politics at Freie Universität Berlin invites qualified candidates to apply for the M.A. program International Relations Online. The innovative blended learning program is designed for professionals who want to obtain a degree whilst staying on the job. The program helps students to achieve qualifications relevant for higher positions in governmental agencies, multinational corporations, NGOs, media and international organizations. International Relations Online offers: - A degree from a German university of Excellence - A program taught in ...

Prominent Community Leaders Join Susan G. Komen Orange County 2014-2015 Board of Directors

2014-03-26

Susan G. Komen Orange County has announced its 2014-2015 board of directors, which includes the additions of two new Orange County community leaders. Joseph Stein, owner and founder of Simply Innovate LLC, and Dr. Robina Smith, breast cancer surgeon at St. Jude Medical Center, join the nonprofit's existing team of esteemed advocates. The board of directors will guide the organization's initiatives this year, aimed at raising critical funds and providing life-saving breast cancer diagnostic and treatment services to Orange County residents. "Joseph and Robina's unwavering ...

Helping the Disabled with Bathing: Caregiver Half Height Doors

2014-03-26

Taking a shower or bath is a time of relaxation and cleansing for most of us and we couldn't imagine not having this luxury. For those who are disabled or aging, however bathing can be a time of anxiety. Bathtubs and showers can be slippery environments with hard surfaces and sharp corners. For those in wheelchairs, the transfer process can be difficult and has the potential for falls and other injuries. United Disabilities Services is now offering to Construction Professionals a Caregiver Half Height Door for showers and bathtubs that allows a caregiver to assist ...

TheCollecte.com Launches Its Newly Redesigned Website Connecting Fashionable Consumers with Today¹s Hottest Emerging International Designers

2014-03-26

TheCollecte.com, the ultimate one-stop online shopping destination for today's stylish consumers, launches its newly redesigned e-commerce platform today. The new platform allows users to access and purchase the freshest and newest women's clothing, accessories, art, and home brands with the click of a button. Created by two Fashion Institute of Technology alumni, Stephanie Erbilgin and Maria DeLisi-Minichiello, TheCollecte.com is a collection of curated products from up-and-coming designers from around the world. The website is a lifestyle boutique offering only the ...

Employee Energy Expert at eePulse, Inc. Chosen as "2014 Top Technology Trendsetter"

2014-03-26

The employee energy experts at eePulse, Inc., http://www.eepulse.com, announced today that their CEO, Theresa Welbourne, Ph.D. was chosen as a "2014 Top Technology Trendsetter" in the Technology Leader category by Survey Magazine. Dr. Welbourne is the founder, President, and CEO of eePulse, Inc., the Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship and the FirsTier Banks Professor of Business at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln (UNL), and an affiliated research scientist at the Center for Effective Organizations, Marshall School of Business, USC. According to the March ...

LongIslandNY.tv Announces The Anti-Drug Show

2014-03-26

LongIslandNY.tv, a web-based TV network operating out of Long Beach NY, is airing a multi-segment program called The Anti-Drug Show as a response to a series of drug-related deaths in the vicinity. The program's executive producer and host, David Feldman, who is also one of the network's partners, commented: "I knew some of these kids personally. They were great kids, and it's important to dispel the myth that addiction strikes only certain demographics. Everyone is at risk. Addiction is a truly democratic disease." The initial programs were interviews with a mother, ...

Make Your Office 365 Migration a Walk in the Clouds at MEC 2014

2014-03-26

Sherpa Software will be sharing industry experience and best practices as they demonstrate their Microsoft Exchange solutions at the upcoming Microsoft Exchange Convention (MEC) 2014 in Austin, Texas. The increasing popularity of Office 365 has created many challenges when it comes to data migration. Sherpa Software can help make your migration a walk in the clouds with attachment management, content filtering, public folder management and PST importing. You made the decision to migrate - now it's time to decide what to do with all the legacy data. Sherpa has a long ...

SimpleDeal App Launches Indiegogo Campaign with Goal to Save the U.S. Restaurant Industry

2014-03-26

Mobile app SimpleDeal, announced today the successful launch of their nationally targeted SimpleDeal Indiegogo Campaign, ( http://bit.ly/1kQ6X0e ) . The app successfully launched in Long Beach California for iOS, and is now steadily disseminating to other US cities. When searching for a restaurant to dine at app users can simply point their phone at any restaurant of choice and simply tap to show that restaurants deals and offerings for that day. The SimpleDeal Indiegogo Campaign will run for the duration of 60 days with a fundraising goal of $100,000 that will enable ...

Wrongful termination case provides lessons for Pennsylvania employees

ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:

LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES: