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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One of the greatest assets of the U.S. is its workforce. Workers are so valuable that the law has provisions to protect their rights, health, safety and livelihoods. Some laws shield them from retaliation. When employees exercise their rights by filing a complaint or...
Facing discrimination can be stressful and challenging to deal with. It could feel overwhelming, impacting an individual's physical and mental wellness. It is true, more so for pregnant women already experiencing significant changes within their bodies. Data shows...
On a boring workday, it is usually nice to lighten the mood by sharing some laughs with your co-workers or superiors. But a joke that starts out funny can turn into an attack on a person's character or work ethic very quickly. When jokes cross the line into...
Unconscious bias refers to the unconscious attitudes, stereotypes and assumptions that people hold about certain groups of people based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, sexual orientation or religion. These biases can influence our behavior and...