The workplace should be a space where individuals can thrive, collaborate and contribute to a shared goal. However, when harassment enters the workplace environment, it can have profound and lasting effects on the individuals involved. Harassment can be caused by...
Year: 2023
Identifying ageism in the workplace
Discrimination based on age is a real issue in the workplace. Ageism affects individuals across all stages of their careers and can occur in often subtle ways. Because ageism is not always obvious, employees should understand the different types of age discrimination...
Can remote work be a reasonable accommodation for a disability?
Individuals with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to allow them to perform their job duties. Working from home has become a more common accommodation for certain employees. In particular, technology has evolved to support many different types of...
Can your employer deny an FMLA leave request?
There are times in life when it is necessary for you to step away from your job in order to address personal needs. Perhaps you have a medical condition that requires extensive treatment and a lengthy recovery time. You may need to care for a new baby or adjust after...
What makes an accommodation reasonable under the ADA?
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor said employers often use reasonable accommodations for a disability to keep good employees, and 68.4% of those who did found them to work well. To include everyone, it is important to understand the things that can help people...
Can employees take FMLA leave for postpartum depression?
After carrying a baby for such a long time, it is normal for new moms to experience hormonal fluctuations and extreme fatigue. A baby’s arrival often means a drastic change in the mother’s daily routines, affecting her work, relationships and emotional well-being. The...
Necessary accommodations for employees with hearing disabilities
Businesses are required to ensure that all of their employees can comfortably and effectively perform their jobs. Thus, employees with hearing issues may need special accommodations. Creating an environment where individuals with hearing difficulties can effectively...
How to ask for a reasonable accommodation at work
The U.S. Department of Labor explains that Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment or modification your employer makes to help...
When does harassment become unlawful?
Anyone can experience harassment in the workplace, ranging from subtle to severe forms of hostility. Federal, state, and local employment laws usually prohibit this type of discrimination, when it is based on an employee's gender, race, age, disability, or other...
Majority of employees have experienced workplace discrimination
You deserve to have a workplace that is free from bad treatment and behavior. Despite having the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, employees may experience these behaviors in the workplace. If you experienced...