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From an employment law standpoint, being "disabled" can mean much more than a physical limitation like chronic back pain or multiple sclerosis. A serious, potentially fatal illness that requires intensive treatment with many possible side effects can also affect your...
Pregnancy discrimination can be a daunting reality for many working women, presenting obstacles to career growth and undermining their professional contributions. Overcoming these challenges requires empowerment and resilience in the face of bias. Find information on...
When employers allow unfair treatment based on citizenship or immigration status to occur, they engage in unlawful discrimination. Immigration status discrimination can harm the well-being of employees and their families, resulting in lost earnings, career stagnation...
If you are pregnant, it is likely that you would want to take leave from work for the birth of your child and bond immediately afterward. There are some federal rules that apply to many larger employers about this. Your eligibility for protection under the law is not...
There are many laws in place that could protect your rights as a disabled person. You probably also have some protection from the policies of your company. These rules generally apply to the workplace environment, the hiring process and many other aspects of...
Whether starting a new job or trying to build a career with your current employer, you expect your hard work and dedication to open up new paths. Washington laws make it illegal to discriminate due to age, religion, race and more. Unfortunately, some companies have...
While being pregnant comes with exciting changes, that does not mean your workplace has a right to create unwarranted changes. Washington State has statutes in place to ensure your rights while pregnant. Unfortunately, the signs of discrimination do not always come in...
If you struggle with a disability, it is pivotal to have a clear understanding of your rights in the workplace. Discrimination, harassment, failure to provide accommodations you need and other forms of mistreatment could make your job very difficult or result in...
Even though society has made some impressive advancements in equality in recent decades, workplace discrimination continues to be an all-too-common occurrence in workplaces across the country. In fact, according to NASDAQ, 55% of surveyed workers said they had...
Age discrimination in the workplace applies to every stage of the employment process, from the recruiting and hiring steps to the review and promotion stages. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers aged 40 or older from age-related discrimination....