Invisible disabilities, such as mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and learning disabilities, often go unnoticed but can significantly impact an employee's ability to perform their job. Employees with these conditions have the right to request reasonable...
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Year: 2024
Study shows racism is still rife in job recruitment
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....
Can labor unions protect immigrant workers from discrimination?
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....
How does pregnancy discrimination affect job opportunities?
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...
How common is pregnancy discrimination, really?
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...
Be wary of layoffs that affect just one group of workers
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...
What your employer might not tell you about pregnancy leave
In Washington State, pregnant workers have specific rights when it comes to taking leave from their jobs. However, employers may not always provide full information about these rights, leaving some workers unaware of the benefits and protections available to them. It...
You could face discrimination even if you’re not in a protected class
There are many different protected classes, such as race, religion, age, gender or national origin. These are just a few examples, but employers are not allowed to discriminate based on these protected classes. They can’t use these traits to determine who they are...
Can your employer fire you after an accident causes a disability?
Being in an accident is a scary and challenging situation. It's increasingly scary if the accident causes a disability. One stressor is the impact on your job and job status. Understanding your rights and the protections in place is essential. Disability...
The right to privacy and reasonable accommodation
If you have a disability of any kind, knowing your rights to “reasonable accommodation” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be crucial to being able to do your job. Most people know that employers are typically required to provide reasonable...