When a new position opens up at your company, you might feel that you are a shoo-in due to your qualifications and the great contributions you can make in that role. However, your superior might try to deny you that promotion on the basis that you are pregnant and...
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Year: 2022
What are subtle signs of retaliation?
After reporting unlawful or unethical behavior in a workplace, it is natural to feel some concern about the possibility of retaliation. After all, even if retaliatory actions are illegal, that does not stop people from engaging in it. Subtle signs of retaliation often...
Can pregnant workers get fired for not wearing the uniform?
Many jobs require a uniform, and for a number of those, not adhering to the dress code is a good enough reason for an employee to end up fired. However, exceptions to this rule do exist. For example, pregnant workers must have an allowance and do not have to follow...
What are some general facts about age discrimination?
Age discrimination has been illegal in the United States since 1967 when Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. While it might seem very cut-and-dry that discrimination in the workplace against persons 40 years of age and older is illegal in the US,...
Know your rights for protection against race discrimination
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...
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...
Sexual harassment claimants often face termination, retaliation
Employees have a right to a Washington work environment that is free from sexual harassment. They also should not have to worry about losing their jobs or facing adverse treatment for reporting wrongdoing that takes place where they work. Yet, many American employees...
Facts you should know about employer retaliation
It is an unfortunate fact that employers can and will retaliate against you. Although not all employers are the same, many have the mindset that they can do anything they want because you are their employee. Fortunately, under the Equal Employment Act, you do have...