Discrimination still occurs in many workplaces across the country. It can take all kinds of forms, from those that occur through ignorance to those people carry out with full malicious intent. What is clear is that employers have a duty to protect against it, and...
Workplace Discrimination
Are grooming policies racial discrimination?
Employees have many protective rights. The biggest right employees have is the right to a safe workplace. A safe workplace means one that is free of discrimination and harassment. While many forms of discrimination are obvious, some others are more discrete – like...
Discrimination due to religion can affect the non-religious too
Federal law and state rules recognize certain characteristics as vulnerability points for possible discrimination. Landlords, employers and even educational institutions sometimes make decisions based on personal characteristics that have no bearing on whether an...
How word-of-mouth hiring can be discriminatory
Recruitment through word-of-mouth referrals is not a new employment practice. In fact, many companies give their employees incentives when successfully referring recruits. However, this practice can be considered discriminatory in certain instances, which results in...
4 examples of workplace discrimination
Companies are required to make workplaces safe for employees. Not only does this mean that workplaces should not physically endanger employees but that workplaces should be free from discrimination and harassment. Discrimination is the act of treating someone...
When does harassment become unlawful?
In the workplace, employees with various backgrounds can interact and form professional relationships necessary for thriving careers. Still, there are limits to their behavior, setting boundaries for misconduct that might be harassment or discrimination. Fortunately,...
Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
No expectant mother should have to face the unfair choice of whether they continue working or maintain a healthy pregnancy. To address this workplace problem, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) came into effect only a few months back. This new law explicitly...
How your journal can help with your workplace discrimination claim
Workplace discrimination is rampant. Yet, not all employee victims who report the same find relief. Reports of workplace discrimination warrant investigations by the human resources department (HR), employment rights agencies or courts. However, the employee making...
Preventing disability discrimination in the workplace
Discriminating against employees based on their disability violates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), along with specific state and local laws. Such violations may subject you to heavy fines and other penalties, so it is critical that you take steps to...
Is workplace ageism on the rise?
Age discrimination remains a problem in workplaces nationwide. Yet, it remains difficult to detect, let alone prove. Older workers who should be valued for years of experience find themselves pushed aside for younger employees. Ageism is a reality in the workplace...