Disability discrimination in the workplace presents a significant concern, and you must know how to protect against it. Unfortunately, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported that workers filed over 24,000 disability discrimination claims in 2020....
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Year: 2023
What does the PUMP Act mean for employees?
Breast milk is a superfood for your baby, full of vitamins and minerals that can strengthen their immunity. Your baby shouldn't miss out on these nutrients just because you must return to work. Thankfully, there’s a law in place that empowers and supports nursing...
Documenting pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace affects many expecting mothers in Washington. While it may impact your work experience, it may also have emotional effects. Documenting any instances of discrimination you experience helps protect your rights. It also...
Recognizing the impact of common microaggressions at work
Microaggressions are small actions or comments that may seem harmless, but they can have a significant and lasting impact on employees in the workplace. They can be hurtful and damaging, even if the person communicating the microaggression does not intend to...
Types of sexual discrimination at work
Sexual discrimination in the workplace, which involves treating someone unfairly due to their gender or sex, is a serious issue that affects many people. And while it may seem obvious in some instances, sexual discrimination is not always easy to identify. The...
Women should not have to choose between a career and a baby
Pregnancy is hard enough on any woman but imagine working long hours without the proper benefits and workplace accommodations you deserve. It might be the reason why women are choosing to delay pregnancy. Pregnant women not only have to deal with growing a human being...
What are some examples of disability discrimination?
Discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employer treats one employee differently than another due to factors such as race, religion or disability. The workforce has come a long way in recognizing people with disabilities and providing them with reasonable...
Age discrimination affects young workers, too
Most people think of workplace age discrimination as affecting workers in their 50s and above. And companies refusing to hire or promote employees because they are "too old" is a huge problem in Washington State. But age discrimination can cut both ways. Despite what...
Undue hardship and the needs of disabled workers
In the workplace, disabled employees have various needs. For example, someone struggling with a hearing disability or blindness could require an interpreter or reader, and a staff member who uses a wheelchair might need assistance with respect to accessibility....
What is the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2023?
The majority of employers in California must provide their pregnant employees with “reasonable accommodations” under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. As noted on the EEOC.gov website, the accommodations must cover “known limitations.” If you become pregnant,...