Our sexual orientation and gender identity are our personal business. They should not be a factor in how employees are treated in the workplace. It may come as a surprise, but until recently, no federal law was viewed as explicitly forbidding workplace discrimination...
Year: 2023
Legal options for religious discrimination in the workplace
While those practicing Christianity might make up a sizable percentage of America’s workforce, it is unrealistic to assume that every business will keep Sundays work-free to honor that religion’s holy day of rest. And, other religions have their own days or times in...
Understanding your rights to reasonable accommodation
If you are working and have a disability, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and comparable state and local laws may have your back. These laws require your employer to provide reasonable accommodations to help you do your job, which could mean changes to...
Am I qualified to take an FMLA leave?
Family or health problems could take up all your time, requiring you to take time off from work. Fortunately, you may be able rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or the state and local equivalents for smaller employers, to ensure you can return to...
Studies on sexual harassment suggest many incidents go unreported
No one should have to endure sexual misconduct in the workplace. Unfortunately, workplace harassment continues to be an issue in many professions, despite recent efforts to increase awareness and to encourage those who encounter harassment to step forward. While it is...
Many workers continue to face age discrimination
Not surprisingly, age discrimination remains alive and well in the workplace. Workers continue to receive limited protections through the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967. However, through the years, the loophole-filled act has been weakened by rulings...
Knowing one’s rights when facing pregnancy discrimination
While preparing to welcome a child into the world can be an exciting process, those who face this life stage may worry about how it might affect their careers. Maintaining one’s job may be vital to providing for the needs of a child. While there are laws that protect...
Workplace discrimination and wrongful demotion
Learning that you have been demoted at work can be a stressful experience. While there may be various scenarios in which a company might have a valid reason to demote an employee, sometimes that decision could stem from illegal reasons. Individuals in the Washington,...
The struggles of deaf employees in their workplaces
Like all other employees, deaf individuals have the right to a work environment that is free from harassment and other types of discriminatory treatment. Unfortunately, hearing-impaired individuals may struggle in their workplaces and at other stages of the employment...
Workplace discrimination and denial of tenure
Job security is something that many individuals strive to pursue and dealing with uncertainty about the longevity of one’s employment can be a stressful process. For those in professions such as education, job security may come in the form of having tenure, but what...