Discrimination At Work

In today's diverse workplaces, employers must foster an environment of respect. Along with other groups, people with different gender identities must also be privy to fair treatment. Unfortunately, discrimination against transgender individuals can still occur. That...

Workplace discrimination can lead to serious penalties for employers. Failing to provide an inclusive working environment may lead to legal challenges. It can also damage the company’s reputation. Employers must take proactive steps to support all employees, including...

Age discrimination is a common problem in today's workplaces. Even if they are well-qualified, some individuals do not get fair chances from others because of their age. Workers should know more about this unfair treatment and how it can seriously hurt someone....

Workplace discrimination is a serious issue that demands careful attention and action. Effective documentation is an important aspect of addressing and preventing discrimination. Understanding how to document workplace discrimination incidents with precision and...

In a diverse workforce, it is only right to address the issue of disability discrimination. While some instances of discrimination are obvious, others may be more subtle. These can unfortunately be just as harmful. It is important to recognize that discrimination is...

While pregnancy is a transformative life experience for most people, it can unfortunately turn into a time when women face unjust treatment and discrimination in the workplace. If you feel uncomfortable at work or if you feel like your supervisors or colleagues treat...

Since 1986, most employers in the U.S. have had a legal obligation to verify that everyone they hire has the legal authorization to work in the country. While U.S. citizens have legal work authorization, so do legal permanent residents, certain nonimmigrant visa...

Regardless of where you work, your job duties probably require you to do some heavy lifting either frequently or occasionally. You must be careful when you lift heavy objects, of course, as lifting can cause a variety of serious injuries. If you are pregnant, though,...

Trying to climb the ladder at work is a natural desire. When you work hard and believe you are on track for a promotion, it can come as a shock when someone else gets it instead. If you suspect that the reasons for the oversight hinged on something besides your work...

Sudden and recognizable acts of retaliation against employees in the workplace are illegal and punishable under strict employment laws. An employer who harbors malicious intent toward specific individuals might instead retaliate through more subtle discriminatory...