Of all the different forms of discrimination and harassment that can happen in the workplace, among the most sensitive and contentious are those situations involving one’s race. These can take place in many different ways and can range from subtle and passively...
Workplace Discrimination
3 key elements of a strong discrimination case
Workplace discrimination can be a distressing experience for employees. Fortunately, the law provides a framework to address workplace discrimination. If you find yourself facing discrimination at work, it is important to know the key elements necessary to assert your...
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...
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...
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...
Requiring medical exams might be discriminatory
Just because you have a disability does not mean you cannot do specific jobs. Anti-discrimination laws seek to help everyone who can work get a job, regardless of their disability or medical history. One of the ways they do this is by providing guidelines regarding...