There are dozens of protections in place that protect employees against discriminatory practices in the workplace. These protections exist at both federal and state levels. While many people might assume that, in addition to other protections, safeguards exist to...
Discrimination
3 myths about workplace discrimination
When you go to work, you want your employer, coworkers and clients to treat you fairly. However, many employees are victims of discriminatory acts that make going to work and completing their duties difficult. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as an employee,...
How can you identify pregnancy discrimination at work?
Your employer has an obligation to you and your colleagues that each person receives fair treatment. According to the EEOC, employers cannot discriminate against anyone, regardless of their sex, gender, sexuality and pregnancy status. During your pregnancy, you...
Can your employer fire you when your green card expires?
If you are a legal permanent resident of the U.S., you probably remember how difficult obtaining your status was. Still, the rights you have as a green card holder probably are worth the effort you invested. Among others, these include your right to work for any...
Accommodations for new mothers in the workplace
Welcoming a new child brings joy to families in California and throughout the U.S. However, it also brings challenges for women as they reenter the workforce after giving birth. To help protect their interests, it benefits new mothers to understand their rights in the...
Going over examples of reasonable accommodations
If you struggle with a disability as an employee, it is pivotal to address any violations of your rights in the workplace. Regrettably, some disabled workers experience discrimination, which can lead to multiple hardships in their lives. From losing your job to...
What are signs of discrimination in employee testing?
You want to do all you can to convince an employer that you are the right person for the job you are applying for. However, some employers do not consider candidates only on qualifications and act contrary to federal law by excluding applicants based on race, color,...
What qualifies as workplace discrimination?
Workplace and employment decisions should occur based solely on an employee’s work performance. Work performance can include their work product as well as their ability to perform as a member of a team. Personality and productivity are both important. Workplace...
What is age discrimination?
Most employers strive to create a safe and productive workplace environment. The addition of laws like ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) help to facilitate these protections, too. But unfortunately, people will continue to harass and abuse at work if they...
What are the red flags of pregnancy discrimination?
Has your employer treated you differently since you announced your pregnancy at work? Discrimination is not always easy to detect. If you have concerns about pregnancy discrimination at your job, review these red flags and understand your potential courses of...