Signs of employment discrimination and possible solutions
No matter where you work, all employees deserve fair treatment. Unfortunately, instances happen in which discrimination can rear its ugly head, creating a hostile and unjust work environment. Recognizing the signs of employment discrimination is crucial, as is seeking...
3 subtle signs of workplace discrimination
Society has shown clear and sure signs of what discrimination looks like. Discrimination also has a subtle side that may get overlooked. According to the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission, it had 73,485 new charges in 2022, 20% more than the previous year. Although...
Should you accept the settlement in a workplace harassment claim?
If you are a victim of workplace harassment in the form of discrimination, wrongful retaliation or sexual advances, then you likely have the right to pursue compensation through a workplace harassment claim. When your employer approaches you with a settlement offer,...
How to tell if you are subject to employee retaliation
Employee retaliation occurs when an employer wrongfully punishes an employee for such things as reporting an issue or speaking out against an unfair practice in the workplace. Laws against retaliation exist so that employees are not afraid to alert the proper...
Can your employer deny a promotion because you are pregnant?
When an employee makes an attempt at a higher position within the company for which they are clearly a perfect fit, it can be suspicious when their request for a promotion meets with blatant denial. This scenario is an unfortunately common occurrence when it comes to...
3 reasons your employer might exhibit retaliatory discrimination
Retaliation in the workplace brings to mind images of an employer firing an individual for blowing the whistle on unacceptable behavior. Such retaliation is blatantly and irrefutably illegal, so some employers might attempt to retaliate through more subtle...
Can remote workers still face discrimination?
Thanks to advances in technology, more employees than ever are completing their workday from a remote location. This has many benefits, such as avoiding a costly and stressful commute. However, some things, such as interpersonal conflicts with coworkers, still occur...
3 common signs of pregnancy workplace discrimination
If you are expecting a baby, you may feel excited about your new child but nervous about how your employer and coworkers will react. Pregnancy discrimination is common and is also illegal under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Under this act, according to the U.S....
Tesla sued for racial discrimination
Discrimination of any kind in California workplaces is illegal. In spite of the laws, discrimination still occurs. Recently, Tesla has been sued for racial discrimination. What does the lawsuit state? The lawsuit was filed by the state’s Department of Fair Employment...
3 signs of age discrimination in the workplace
You want your employer to treat you fairly when you go to work. But as you get older, you may find that your employer and coworkers treat you differently. According to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, it is illegal to discriminate against anyone over the age...