In an at-will state, an employer can employ, terminate, promote, demote and discipline an employee when they want to and for no reason at all. It makes wrongful termination seem like an impossible claim, but that is not necessarily true. Wrongful termination is when...
Workplace Discrimination
Understanding ADA rights and responsibilities
It is no longer a secret that diversity and inclusion in the workplace benefit business operations. Yet, it isn’t always clear how to make diversity and inclusion a successful reality. For example, both workers and employers alike often have questions about their...
3 ways pregnancy may lead to discrimination at work
Pregnancy can be an incredible experience or a shock for the woman involved. How hard pregnancy is on a woman's body varies drastically from person to person. Some women have almost no symptoms other than their growing abdomens and are able to remain active throughout...
An introduction to the EEOC
Employers and employees alike can benefit from learning about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is the government agency that is most directly responsible for enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws in the employment sector. Although...
What are the most common workplace discrimination cases?
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...
What is nationality vs. ethnic discrimination?
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...
Working moms and their breastfeeding rights
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. ...
Compensation you may receive in a workplace discrimination case
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...
Can you be discriminated against as a younger worker?
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...
Many employees face intersectional discrimination
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. ...