Sexual discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many individuals. It includes advances of a sexual nature that are not wanted. Understanding how to recognize, document and prove such discrimination is essential if you find yourself facing this...
Discrimination in the workplace takes on many forms, including gender and race discrimination. Age discrimination, which still occurs regularly in Indiana companies, often remains tricky to identify. If you are an older worker, a few signs from management and other...
Starting a new job often involves understanding and signing an employment contract. You should thoroughly review the terms and conditions laid out in this contract. Some employers might include clauses that seem intrusive or discriminatory, such as clauses about your...
Many employment contracts include a termination clause. The termination clause defines the expectations and requirements surrounding termination of that employment contract. Every employee should understand the clause and their rights to severance in the event of...
Balancing work and family life can be challenging, especially for new mothers who are breastfeeding. Thankfully, the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act offers some protection. This federal legislation ensures that nursing mothers have the...
Feeling discriminated against at your job can impact your motivation and morale. Depending on your situation, mistreatment could threaten your job and cause fear. Knowing how to respond to age discrimination can help you stay poised. Your response could make a...
Racial discrimination in the workplace can take on many forms. It can be as overt as racial slurs and as subtle as favoritism or unfair treatment based on race. Such discrimination often creates a hostile work environment and can hinder a person's career growth. The...
When considering a new job offer, it is important to review the employment contract before signing it. An employment contract is a legal document that outlines the terms and conditions of your employment, including compensation, job responsibilities and benefits....
If you have a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, you have rights to reasonable accommodations and fair treatment in your workplace. However, sometimes you may feel unsure if actions taken by your employer are discriminatory. Understanding your...
In many ways, society has taken huge strides forward. However, research shows that workplace discrimination still systematically impacts many LGBTQ-identifying employees. This discrimination paints an unpleasant picture of the underlying reality that many of these...