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...
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Year: 2023
3 subtle signs of workplace pregnancy discrimination
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...
Going over examples of disabilities
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...
Myths that fuel age discrimination in the workplace
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....
Washington’s Whistleblower Act protects state employees
While corporations are often the subject of whistleblower complaints, state agencies may also harbor bad actors. In Washington, The Whistleblower Act provides state workers the protection they need to report fraudulent actions and a path toward correcting improper...
Can your employer fire you for discussing wages?
The discussion of wages is a controversial topic. Many employers actively discourage or prohibit it. Rules against discussing pay are fairly common, with some companies putting them in writing. Therefore, it comes as a surprise to many workers in Washington state that...
Should you take the settlement in your workplace harassment case?
Workplace harassment comes in many forms, from discrimination to retaliation and even unsolicited sexual advances. If you are a victim of these or any other types of workplace harassment, you have the right to seek justice through legal action. One possible outcome...
How can you identify sexual harassment?
Most people think they have a clear idea of what sexual harassment looks like in the workplace. However, sexual harassment is not always black and white. Unfortunately, when it comes to sexual harassment, many people do not report it or make a claim. Some people fear...
Do disability discrimination laws apply to addiction?
Living with addiction is challenging, especially when it comes to finding and keeping a job. Substance use can make it difficult to perform work-related tasks, and treatment can require you to take time off work. If you have an addiction, you should understand the...