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A 2004 study showed the perceived racial origin of your name matters when applying for jobs. The researchers applied to a range of jobs using a set of names usually perceived as belonging to Black people and another set typically perceived to belong to white people....
Labor unions have protected workers' rights for a long time. Immigrant workers often face certain challenges at work, like discrimination because of their immigration status or where they come from. Labor unions help ensure fair treatment for immigrant workers....
Not hiring someone just because they are going to have a baby is unfair. There are laws that protect people from being treated unfairly because they are pregnant. Even if employers don't say it directly, they might still avoid hiring pregnant people for unfair...
Disability discrimination in the workplace is more than challenging – it can impact your confidence and undermine your work performance. Reasonable disability accommodations could improve things, but what if your employer refuses to provide them? Resist the temptation...
If you apply for a job, it may require that you are able to lift 50 pounds. This is common in physical labor jobs, such as working in construction or working in a warehouse. You may need to lift and carry different products, tools or machines. It’s an inherent part of...
Racial discrimination in remote work environments can be subtle but still harmful. Remote work offers flexibility, but it also brings new ways for discrimination to happen, making it hard for affected employees to deal with these issues. Being left out of meetings and...
When it comes to employment law, defining what qualifies as a disability can be a complex matter, especially when a condition manifests symptoms intermittently. Conditions like migraines, epilepsy, Lupus and certain mental health disorders can manifest in episodes...
It’s 2024, and women make up half or more of the general labor force – so is pregnancy discrimination actually still that prevalent? Unfortunately, it is. In fact, one out of five mothers say that they’ve personally experienced pregnancy discrimination at work. A...
Workplace harassment can take many forms, and one of the most harmful types involves harassment based on cultural background. In Washington State, there are laws that protect employees from this form of mistreatment. It is important to recognize the signs of...
Layoffs happen far more frequently than employees like to admit. For instance, it was recently announced that Verizon is going to lay off around 5,000 employees. Tech companies are well-known for having periods of aggressive hiring, followed by mass layoffs, just...