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When it comes to hiring practices, companies should not discriminate against employees based on things like their religion, their ethnic background or their gender. These are just a few examples of common protected classes. All employees deserve the same chance to...
People often think of workplace discrimination as obvious. The idea that discrimination is overt and easy to identify leads many people experiencing some kind of misconduct on the job to fail to stand up for themselves. Some types of discrimination, like quid pro quo...
Let’s face it – the business world is super competitive. To stay ahead of the competition, businesses make every effort to stand out. Part of this involves requiring employees to dress in a particular manner. A dress code, in and of itself, is perfectly legal....
Overt hiring discrimination is clearly illegal. You’re not going to find a job posting that says a company is looking to hire people in their 20s. That would be age discrimination, as it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of age against employees who are 40 years...
Employers typically hire the most competent and skilled people that they can for positions. They also have an obligation to accommodate those with disabling medical conditions who are capable of performing a job. Both workers applying for a job who may require support...
Some kinds of discrimination are more obvious than others. Sexual harassment is often overt and hard to ignore. The same is true of many types of interpersonal discrimination in the workplace. The actions or words of other people make someone so uncomfortable that...
It is one thing to feel as if you do not fit into your workplace very well. For example, trouble connecting with your boss or coworkers can make you feel isolated, but it is no reason to pursue a legal solution. However, blatant mistreatment or the willful disregard...
Employees have the right to a safe work environment. An employee who suffers from targeted comments, stalking or harassment may be suffering from discrimination. Discrimination takes many forms. Here are 6 you should know about: Age An employee could face...