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For many people, their hairstyle is a part of their culture. For others, certain hairstyles just work better for their hairs texture and type. Often, these people are minorities. Many workplaces have tried to ban certain hairstyles, but it often ends with the employer...
Despite the government making considerable efforts to combat racial discrimination in workplaces, it is still a massive problem in Indiana. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission closes more than 100,000 race discrimination cases at work without coming up with...
On our blog, we have gone over the various ways in which racial discrimination occurs (such as firing a worker or rejecting an application solely because of one's racial background). We also discuss the consequences of discrimination and some of the options that are...
While there are different definitions of professionalism depending on who you ask, which industry is being considered and the environment of the workplace, there are general standards across the board that many business professionals see as crucial. While developing...
We’re deep into the 21st century. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is almost six decades old. In this year’s edition of the annual list of the world’s most admired women, Michelle Obama came out on top. Oprah Winfrey was second. But a major new survey has found that black...
When talking about discrimination in Indiana work places, the term "protected class" often comes up. Although this typically refers to the categories listed in the state and federal civil rights legislation, people may also use it to talk about other forms of...
A critical part of organizational success within your company is developing an environment where your coworkers tolerate each other and are respectful of differing views and backgrounds. While your employer in Indiana is primarily responsible for setting the...
Many Indiana corporations and businesses want their employees to maintain a professional look or a style of dress that comports with the values of the company. A dress code is generally not a problem. However, if a dress code is being unfairly applied in certain...
Workplace harassment, unfortunately, takes many forms. You may face discrimination because of your age, race, beliefs or the country you are from. The latter of these — national origin — is, in fact, a common motivation for discriminatory actions in the workplace. If...