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...
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Tips for asking for reasonable pregnancy-related work accommodations
Pregnancy can be a very exciting time, but it is also a time when women may be unusually limited what they can do on the job. They may not be medically cleared to lift as much as they usually would, for example, even if they are quite strong. They may find themselves...
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...
How to protect your business from wage theft accusations
As an employer, you understand the importance of having a good workforce. It’s just as essential to comply with regulations to save your company from lawsuits, penalties and fines. One major issue impacting businesses in the United States is wage theft. However,...
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...
Policies and procedures every employer should have
Businesses need to have certain policies and procedures in place. These will help ensure successful business operations and minimize risks. Policies and procedures provide a clear set of guidelines for all aspects of the company. Here are some policies essential for...
The EEOC has begun enforcing the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Employers have an obligation to provide reasonable accommodations in certain situations. This has long been applied to employees with disabilities. When an employer can easily make modifications that allow for continued employment of someone with a disability, they...
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,...
Florida’s protection against marital status discrimination
When most people think of personal classifications that are legally protected from discrimination in the workplace, they often think of race, gender, age, disability and other innate characteristics. However, in some states, including Florida, martial status is also...
When does the law protect people from employment discrimination?
The average worker knows that there are rules against discrimination, but they may not truly understand them. Which is understandable because the law is complicated and ever evolving. Employees may believe that certain actions constitute discrimination when they do...