Workplace discrimination

Discrimination in the workplace can contribute to hostility, tension and disrespect. The outcome of this type of negativity can jeopardize everyone's safety, productivity and success. While your employer should proactively educate you about discrimination and prevent...

Unlike in the past, it is not uncommon for women to work during most or even all of their pregnancies. In fact, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 56% of pregnant women continue to go to work. This means many employers are going to...

You have worked hard throughout your career. As a result, you expect your employer to reward your hard work with fair pay and advancement opportunities. This is especially true if your manager has promised you a promotion. Workplace discrimination continues to be a...

Businesses create power structures within their business model to keep employees on track, keep productivity high and give them the foundation to grow. At times, these power structures become unbalanced and when that imbalance combines with toxic behavior toward an...

In the workplace, you could experience discrimination for a number of reasons. While many employees recognize their rights with respect to mistreatment based on their age, sex, religious views or disability, some do not understand that the law covers other types of...

Unfortunately, even though workplaces have made many advancements in the last few years alone, many of the problems that afflicted workplaces of the past continue to exist today. Discrimination is one of these issues. However, laws exist today that allow for...

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal of a black operating room technician at a Dallas-area hospital. The technician had sought recourse for his termination after complaining about race-based discrimination in the workplace. Previously, the trial...

In the U.S., it is illegal for most employers to discriminate against applicants or employees because of their immigration status. Provided you have legal authorization to work in the U.S., your employer or prospective employer should not discriminate against you....

Women can face various types of unfair treatment in the workplace that should not be tolerated. One form of discrimination unique to women is pregnancy discrimination. Though the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed over 40 years ago, many women still find...