Discrimination

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,...

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...

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...

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...

If California approves the proposed Silenced No More law, employees who report workplace racial discrimination would not be subject to the terms of nondisclosure agreements. Often, companies use these contracts to attempt to prevent workers from speaking out against...

Gone are the days when your employer could establish a strict dress code and implement it with threats of demotion or firing if you did not adhere to it. The Houston Chronicle reports that while no law prohibits your employer from having a dress code, it must,...

For many workers, discrimination is an unfortunate reality and if you believe that your rights were violated because of your religious beliefs, it is crucial to take action. The impact of religious discrimination can have a major impact on an employee's job as well as...

Discrimination can occur in many different ways, whether you are currently working for a company or were recently fired. In fact, discrimination can actually occur before someone starts a job and people experience unlawful discrimination even when they never work for...

Many people realize the various types of discrimination, such as mistreatment on the basis of one's age, sex, racial background or religion. Moreover, many workers understand common examples of discrimination. However, it is crucial to keep in mind that discrimination...

Every person is a unique and individual entity with their own preferences, interests, fears, and beliefs. There is value in all individuals and the contributions that they make to the families, workplaces, and communities. However, not all Californians find hospitable...