When treated unfairly by an employer, you may not know what to do next. If you experienced harassment or discrimination, you may be unsure of what steps you can take to hold the responsible parties accountable and seek justice for yourself. Whether you experienced...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
