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Discrimination against older workers can have detrimental effects on victims' ability to provide for their needs. Ageism can destroy professional relationships, reduce productivity and contribute to a harmful work environment. Contrary to what some employers may...
Employment access and equitable on-the-job opportunity is a treasured American principle. And yet it is not one that has always been on ready display in workplaces spanning Indiana and the rest of the country. Put another way: Although America’s varied work venues...
Discrimination can take place in all aspects of employment. They can also be present in an employer's hiring practices. While it is common to ask for certain information about workers to determine their worthiness for a certain position, some questions about race go...
Sexual harassment at the workplace is a huge issue that many workers face across the state. There are different types of sexual harassment, too. Physical sexual harassment often gets the spotlight due to its extreme nature. But did you know there are forms of...
As millennials begin to age, some might soon encounter workplace bias for the first time. On-the-job harassment, which can consist of stereotypical jokes and comments on aging, may make a 40+ employee feel uncomfortable. Individuals of any age, of course, may...
Both state and federal laws prevent discrimination of several types in the workplace. Because of this, employers cannot base an employment decision based on a woman's pregnancy or caregiver status. To create equal employment opportunities for women who are pregnant,...
When you think about workplace sex discrimination and harassment, you likely think of it as applying to women employees. However, recent research shows that while women experience these prohibited and illegal workplace behaviors more often then men, men likewise...
It is not uncommon for workers to face overt hostility in the workplace. While certain forms of discrimination, harassment and retaliation might be more obvious, other types of negative messaging might be more difficult to recognize. In recent years, more and more...
State and federal laws prohibit all types of discrimination in the workplace, including holding someone’s sex against him or her. Unfortunately, however, not all employers and workers uphold these laws, which may result in you facing unnecessary and illegal...
Racial discrimination in the workplace is still an unfortunately common occurrence. While mistreatment can and often does come from other staff members, it is ultimately up to the employer to create a positive environment for all employees. One way to do so is by...