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Not so long ago it was almost expected that women who wanted children sacrifice their careers to do so. This is no longer the case thanks to changes in society and the law. While there are still women who are happy to abandon a promising career, or never start one in...
Employers sometimes treat workers differently because of characteristics that the employees cannot control. Workplace discrimination involves companies denying workers opportunities or treating them differently because of their innate, protected characteristics....
There have been a lot of high-profile rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) this year. One ruling that didn’t get as much attention may nonetheless affect people all over the country who have faced discrimination from their employers. The ruling, which was handed...
Facing discrimination at work can feel overwhelming and isolating. You deserve a workplace where you are treated fairly and with respect. Unfortunately, many employees still encounter bias based on race, gender, age or other factors. If you find yourself in this...
It is illegal for an employer to discriminate based on their disability. In many cases, employers need to make reasonable accommodations if they can do so without creating a hardship. There may be simple steps they can take to allow a worker who has suffered a...
Employees in Indiana are protected from discrimination based on national origin. And one of the ways this type of discrimination can happen is through the implementation of the English-only rule. With such a rule, an employer requires employees to speak only English...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA), which took effect last year, requires employers with at least 15 employees to provide “reasonable accommodations” for pregnant employees unless doing so would present an undue hardship to the business. This is much like the...
Anything can make you dread going to work, including annoying behaviors from your colleagues So, which situations are considered to create a hostile work environment? When can you take action? Here is how you can identify circumstances that create a hostile work...
Employees shouldn’t have to worry about discrimination or harassment simply because of their gender or sexual orientation. Many employers provide that type of environment without any concern; however, there are instances in which an employee may have to take action...
Many businesses require employees to follow dress codes. In essence, dress codes establish a certain atmosphere or aesthetic toward a business's brand. Employees may be required to wear uniforms with the business’s logo or, at the very least, wear business casual...
