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...
You have a right to perform your duties at work without fear of harassment or discrimination. Sex discrimination occurs when someone treats you differently because of your gender, sex, sexual orientation or pregnancy. According to the EEOC, harassment is illegal when...
If you file a complaint for sex discrimination, but the case does not end in your favor, you may feel like you did not receive justice. According to the EEOC, you can file an appeal. How can you file an appeal? You have a right to file an appeal with supporting...
Workplace discrimination is a huge problem, where certain employees experience unfair consequences based on their age, race, gender ethnicity, nationality or disability, which distinguishes them from the larger group. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Workplace discrimination may appear cut and dry in some instances, but sometimes, it is not. Do actions that extend outside the confines of work count? In some situations, discrimination and harassment that occur offsite may warrant reporting to your boss. Recognize...
