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Racial stereotypes can affect how people behave at work, often causing unfair treatment, bias, and exclusion. These stereotypes are based on ideas about someone's race and can change how workers treat each other and make decisions. Understanding how these stereotypes...
Age bias in the workplace can prevent employees from advancing in their careers. Some companies favor younger workers for promotions, assuming they bring more energy or fresh ideas. Others may hesitate to promote older employees based on false beliefs about...
Sex discrimination and sexual harassment often appear together in discussions, but they involve different legal issues and consequences. Employees who experience unfair treatment at work must understand these distinctions. Discrimination typically impacts career...
When you work more than 40 hours in a workweek, you receive overtime pay. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime to be at least one and a half times your "regular rate" of pay. Understanding how employers should determine this rate helps you ensure your...
Racial discrimination happens in many types of jobs, but it looks different depending on the workplace. Some industries have more significant problems with hiring, promotions, or how workers are treated. Understanding these differences helps people notice unfair...
Remote work has changed how people do their jobs and work together. It gives workers more flexibility and makes jobs easier to access, but it also creates new problems. For older workers, learning new technologies and using virtual tools can be hard. Some employers...
Unconscious bias can create unfair workplaces where some people are treated differently because of their gender. Companies can take steps to reduce these biases and make sure to treat everyone equally. These actions also help businesses follow important federal and...
Employees have the right to work in an environment free from racial discrimination, including mistreatment from customers or clients. Indiana state and federal laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, protect employees from discriminatory behavior, whether it...
Classifying workers correctly ensures they receive fair pay. Understanding the rules about who qualifies as exempt or non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) protects employees' rights to overtime pay. What is the difference between exempt and...
Workplace humor can sometimes cross a line, especially when it targets someone’s age. Age-related comments or jokes might seem harmless at first, but they can lead to serious legal consequences. Understanding the implications of such behavior is crucial to creating a...