You should not have to worry about facing illegal discrimination at work. Unfortunately, though, workplace discrimination continues to be alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to a Glass Door survey, as many as 60% of American workers have either witnessed...
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...
American workers have protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). According to the federal act, eligible employees have certain entitlements to take unpaid medical and family leave while continuing their health insurance and without fear of losing their...
Sex discrimination in the workplace can have serious repercussions on both an organizational and individual level. People who experience persistent mistreatment might suffer long-term psychological effects. The emotional toll of discrimination can interfere with...
It is imperative to understand your rights as an employee and evaluate your options if you face unlawful mistreatment at work. Whether your employer does not provide you with overtime pay that you deserve or you experience sexual harassment, take a firm stand for...
If you are expecting a baby, you may feel excited about this time in your life but nervous about how your employer will react. Although your employer may not be as excited as you about your pregnancy, he or she cannot retaliate against you. According to the U.S. Equal...
Disability discrimination refers to the unfair treatment of someone due to certain physical or mental health conditions. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects conditions such as deafness, cancer, autism, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and HIV,...
There are many varieties of discrimination in the workplace. Age discrimination is nothing new in American society, and it can be particularly pervasive at work. Many organizations do research on age discrimination. It is a very important topic for organizations like...
A federal appeals court rejected the discrimination case a former Roncalli High School counselor filed against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the school. The former counselor filed the lawsuit after the school fired her because of her same-sex marriage. Why did...
Although prohibited by federal law, age discrimination still affects older employees and job applicants. As reported by the AARP, nearly one out of every six job applicants over age 50 interviewed for a study stated they were not hired based on their age. The AARP...
