Racial discrimination in the workplace can take on many forms. It can be as overt as racial slurs and as subtle as favoritism or unfair treatment based on race. Such discrimination often creates a hostile work environment and can hinder a person's career growth. The...
Some forms of discrimination are easier to identify. Other forms are actually relatively subtle, or many people just do not know how they serve as discriminatory acts in the first place. Hair-based discrimination often falls into this category, but new legislation...
Race discrimination is when an employer treats you differently because of your race or perceived race. It is an illegal act under state and federal laws. You should report any incident of race discrimination because only through bringing it to attention can it end....
The color of one's skin or the texture of hair should not be a factor in the treatment of someone at work. Treating someone differently because of race is discrimination, and it is unlawful. Unfortunately, race discrimination still occurs regularly in the workplace....
In the U.S., racial bias continues to affect working people in nearly every industry. Generally, racial bias affects minority groups and can result in a hostile work environment. If you experience discrimination at work, you have every right to file a claim or report...
When applicants apply for new jobs in Indiana, they may have to complete online questionnaires. They may, too, have to take online personality tests to help determine if they might be a good fit for the position. Many businesses are increasingly relying on artificial...
Regardless of your race, you deserve the same rights and privileges as anyone else within your company. Recognizing that your employer treats you differently can cause alarm and confusion. Taking immediate action against racial discrimination can help you minimize its...
The excitement of interviewing for a job may quickly turn to horror for applicants faced with answering an illegal question. By law, employers cannot ask about specific topics including race, religion and disability. Illegal questions about race can result in serious...
When people experience negative treatment at work, they may suspect that race discrimination is behind it. People can handle the situation in many ways. One of the available options is to file a complaint. The State of Indiana says that people can file complaints when...
Workplace policies and behaviors that seek to regulate employees’ hairstyles can be discriminatory if they disproportionately impact certain races. Race is a protected class according to federal law. What does this mean and how does it relate to the ways employees...
