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....
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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...
Most Washington employers must accommodate employee disabilities
Disability discrimination in the workplace is more than challenging – it can impact your confidence and undermine your work performance. Reasonable disability accommodations could improve things, but what if your employer refuses to provide them? Resist the temptation...