Media Coverage

Fresh Outlook, a popular talk show on the Ebru TV cable channel, interviewed Tom Harrington, principal of The Employment Law Group® law firm, about the prevalence and consequences of hate speech in the workplace: Hate Speech

Ring of Fire Radio podcast host Sam Seder interviewed David Scher, principal of The Employment Law Group® law firm, about shady dealings at Corinthian Colleges, the for-profit educator: Questionable Practices at Corinthian Colleges.

MarketWatch interviewed David Scher, principal of The Employment Law Group® law firm, about the case of Rodney Lipscomb, a TELG client who has sued ITT Educational Services, Inc., a for-profit educator, for fraud against the federal government: Whistleblower suit against for-profit college charges schemes against students

Andrew M. Witko, an associate at The Employment Law Group®, takes a few minutes to discuss with R. Scott Oswald the upcoming course “Changing Currents in Employment Law,” which Oswald will chair and moderate. The course has been hosted by the D.C. Bar Continuing Legal Education Program for nearly a decade now.

The Bryan Crabtree Radio Show interviewed David Scher, principal, The Employment Law Group® about Kentucky Court Clerk Kim Davis being released from jail after denying marriage licenses to homosexual couples: David Scher Talks, “Kim Davis, Released From Kentucky Jail”.

Healthcare Risk Management quoted Tom Harrington, principal, The Employment Law Group®, about how healthcare providers should approach patient concerns about caregivers based on religion, race, gender, or sexual orientation: Providers Must Tread Carefully if Patient Objects to Caregiver.

The Wall Street Journal’s Risk and Compliance Blog quoted R. Scott Oswald, managing principal, The Employment Law Group®, about how the Obama administration is toughening up on employers who may be trying to hide their use of independent contractors: The Morning Risk Report: Multi-Pronged Employment Crackdown Underway.

LifeZette quoted Nicholas Woodfield, principal, The Employment Law Group®, in a story discussing the implications of email use on the job in light of the public scrutiny into 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton’s email use as Secretary of State: Hillary’s Email Woes.

The CheatSheet.com quoted Nicholas Woodfield, principal, The Employment Law Group®, about social media mistakes that can get you fired from your job. Creating a post that is racist, sexist, or offensive in another way could result in termination. According to Mr. Woodfield, employers are required by law to maintain a diverse and respectful workplace: 7 Social Media Mistakes That Can Get You Fired From Your Job.

Law360.com interviewed R. Scott Oswald, managing principal, The Employment Law Group®, as part of a story exploring the top 15 labor and employment law cases adjudicated by the U.S. Supreme Court since 2000: Top 15 High Court Employment Rulings Of The Past 15 Years.

The Guardian quoted R. Scott Oswald, managing principal, The Employment Law Group®, in its article about the Supreme Court’s historic ruling last week to legalize same-sex marriage and what this ruling means for businesses and HR managers: Beyond Tweets and Logos: Why the Supreme Court Decision on Gay Rights was a Business Victory. 

American Express’ news website, OPEN Forum, quoted R. Scott Oswald, managing principal, The Employment Law Group®, in its article about the Supreme Court’s historic ruling last week to legalize same-sex marriage and what this ruling means for small businesses: What Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Could Mean for Small Business.

The Bryan Crabtree Radio Show interviewed David Scher, principal, The Employment Law Group®, about the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling making same sex marriage legal nationwide and its implications for the workplace and religious institutions: Legal Gay Marriage: What are the legal consequences for your business or Church?

Law360 reported that a Massachusetts federal judge has ruled that a $13 million False Claims Act lawsuit against Excelitas will continue without implicating its former owner, PerkinElmer Inc. Excelitas is accused by former employee Eric Rodwell of providing flawed equipment to the U.S. government through multiple defense contracts. Rodwell is represented by The Employment Law Group®: Excelitas Stuck In $13M FCA Suit Over Switches For Military.

Westlaw Journal Employment quoted R. Scott Oswald, managing principal, The Employment Law Group®, about what the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the EEOC v. Abercrombie case means for employees: Supreme Court favors Muslim woman in Abercrombie discrimination suit.

The National Law Journal quoted Nicholas Woodfield, principal, The Employment Law Group®, about how the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in the EEOC v. Abercrombie case will change how employers handle religious accommodations when considering the hire of a job applicant: Religious Headscarf Ruling Leaves Questions Unanswered.

The Wall Street Journal’s Risk & Compliance Journal quoted R. Scott Oswald, managing principal, The Employment Law Group®, about the 8-1 ruling handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court in EEOC v. Abercrombie: The Morning Risk Report: Supreme Court’s Catch-22 for Employers.

Bizwomen quoted Nicholas Woodfield, principal, The Employment Law Group® about the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s EEOC v. Abercrombie ruling on pregnant women on the job: What the Supreme Court’s Abercrombie ruling could mean for pregnant women in the workplace.