Experiencing racial discrimination at work is stressful, especially if it happens after you've made reports of misconduct. It's important to know that the law protects you from these injustices. What is workplace racial discrimination? Workplace racial discrimination...
Hair discrimination in the workplace means treating employees unfairly because of their natural hair texture or hairstyles. This bias primarily affects Black individuals who wear styles like afros, braids, locs, and twists. Some employers have rules that specifically...
Racial discrimination is a pervasive issue that continues to affect individuals in various aspects of their lives. Sadly, it can also impact their careers. It is important for employers and employees to understand, identify and prevent racial discrimination. Career...
In today's diverse workforce, minority employees often find themselves grappling with the issue of racial microaggressions. These subtle acts, although not overtly discriminatory, can create an uncomfortable environment. Many workers wonder if these offensive acts are...
Workplaces should judge individuals based on their skills and abilities rather than their race. Unfortunately, instances of racial discrimination can occur, creating an unfair and hostile environment. According to the Pew Research Center, 46% of Americans believe that...
According to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, over 7,750 Black Lives Matter protests occurred during the summer of 2020. Since then, people from all walks of life have participated in countless more BLM protests to raise awareness about racial...
A Gallup poll in 2020 revealed that 18% of the 8,000 respondents felt they had experienced some racial discrimination in the workplace in the past year. That figure included people of all races. There are a few misunderstandings when it comes to race discrimination...
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....
