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...
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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...
When does age discrimination begin, and what are the signs?
Age discrimination in employment is broadly illegal per both state and federal law, provided that an affected employee is of a certain age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) formally established protections for workers over the age of 39....
Am I violating my employees’ rights?
Upholding your employees’ rights can result in a harmonious workplace and help increase your workers’ morale. Moreover, it can minimize your risk of getting into trouble with authorities. Unfortunately, some employee rights violations are more subtle than others, and...
What is wrongful termination in an at-will state like Florida?
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...
Being the boss is no barrier to sexual harassment
When you think of sexual harassment in the workplace, what’s the first image to come to mind? If you think of a young, female secretary being chased around the desk by an older male boss, you’re not alone. That’s the stereotypical image, because it pits someone with...