Workplace Discrimination

People think of discrimination as largely an issue of the past, but that isn't very realistic. Although discrimination is now easier for the average person to identify, it is still a common issue in the workplace. According to the United States Equal Employment...

One of the most common types of discrimination that is alleged every year is racial discrimination. This is certainly prohibited, but it does still happen, and workers feel that they’re not being treated fairly based on their race. They may be denied promotions or...

Mothers who are going back to work after having a baby may wonder how they’re going to be able to pump breastmilk for their baby. The simple answer is that most employers in the United States have to give women time and space to pump up until the baby is a year old. ...

If you file a lawsuit for discrimination in the workplace, the goal is to help you be in the position you would have been if the discrimination never occurred. The compensation provided depends on the discrimination and its impact on the victim. For example, if the...

Many people realize that they can be discriminated against for being an older worker and that they have some protections if that happens, but what about those who are under the age of 40? Federally, protections are aimed at older workers who tend to be pushed out of...

We hear the term “intersectionality” a lot these days – particularly from those advocating for the rights of people who have long faced discrimination. The term recognizes that we are all members of different groups – often simply based on how we were born. ...

Women are generally at a disadvantage in many workplaces even though there are laws that protect them from harassment and discrimination. When they are young, they may face intense sexual harassment from coworkers, clients or even supervisors. When they are in their...

Discrimination in the workplace can have a detrimental effect on workers as well as legal ramifications for employers. Often, discrimination is blatant and direct. For example, someone may have been singled out because of their race, religion, gender, age or other...

If you are unhappy with your company’s dress code, you might wonder where the law stands on the issue. With more progress being made on equal rights, you might assume your employer can no longer tell you what you can and cannot wear. It may surprise you to learn,...

Many workers struggle with the thought of becoming pregnant. They may want to do so, but they’re worried that they’ll lose their job if they do. They may be worried about being replaced while on maternity leave and told not to come back. Furthermore, even workers who...