Earning respect and equal protection under the law starts with knowing your rights. At work, you are legally entitled to the same opportunities for pay, work assignments, training, promotions and job-related benefits as everyone else. Pay and work assignments The...
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Month: August 2022
Workplace accommodations: Conditions that qualify as a disability
You may know that your employer has to provide accommodations for disabilities. However, impairment can take many different forms. You should understand how Washington State defines a disability so you can determine if you have a qualifying condition. Washington's...
Almost half of LGBTQ workers face workplace discrimination
Many people who work in Washington or another part of the United States face discrimination at some point during their careers. Yet, research shows that LGBTQ workers are more frequent victims of workplace discrimination than their heterosexual colleagues. According...
Facts about returning to work as a breastfeeding mother
According to the Washington State Department of Health, about 95% of mothers choose to breastfeed their babies. When mothers return to work, they do not stop nursing their children and must pump breastmilk during their shifts. Federal and state discrimination laws...