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...
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When do on-call workers need to be paid?
Your boss tells you that you’re going to have to be on call for the weekend. They’re not sure if they’re actually going to need you at the company or not, but they want you to be available. As a result, they ask you to have your work phone on and to be ready to come...
When does teasing at work become harassment?
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...
Body weight discrimination affects many women in the workplace
There are more women in more industries now than in decades prior. Women work in fields including technology and science, in addition to areas that they have historically dominated, like nursing, education and social work. Women now fill more management positions as...
What are the legal elements of a sexual harassment case?
Pushing back against workplace sexual harassment is often an intimidating idea. Even those who know they cannot continue to turn a blind eye to a toxic culture or a supervisor's inappropriate behavior may worry about endangering not only their current employment but...
How unconscious bias leads to employment discrimination
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...
Racial discrimination based on hairstyles is not acceptable at work
Racial discrimination at work refers to any unfair treatment, bias, or prejudice against employees or job applicants based on their race, ethnicity, or national origin. It may manifest in various forms, such as unequal pay, unfair promotions, hostile work environment...
How can reasonable accommodations help me at work?
Having a disability is challenging. It affects all aspects of your life, including daily activities, personal relationships or even your employment. Still, the law aims to help address these issues and combat disability discrimination with policies protecting your...
Preventing pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Sadly, many pregnant workers worry about discrimination at work rather than focusing on their careers and future children. There are laws in place to protect pregnant employees, but employers should also take proactive measures to avoid discrimination in the...
The 5 Ws in documenting workplace discrimination
Unfortunately, discrimination remains a pervasive problem in many workplaces worldwide, often resulting in adverse outcomes such as lost opportunities, decreased job satisfaction, and even termination. Documenting workplace discrimination is crucial to addressing the...