One key component of many sexual harassment cases, at least when they take place on the job, is that there is a power imbalance between the two people who are involved. In most cases, the harasser has a greater level of power than the victim. They are intentionally...
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Year: 2024
Do you have to tell your boss if you are pregnant in Washington?
Pregnancy is a significant life event, often bringing about numerous questions regarding workplace rights and obligations. If you're pregnant and employed in Washington, you might wonder about your responsibilities when it comes to informing your employer. Your rights...
Are you protected against weight discrimination in the workplace?
Weight discrimination happens when an employer treats an employee unfairly because of their weight. This can affect hiring, promotions, job tasks, and more. Washington state has laws to help protect people from this kind of treatment. Washington state laws on weight...
Recognizing age discrimination in your workplace
Even though workplaces are becoming more diverse, discrimination based on age is still a significant concern for older workers. It can seriously affect their careers and lives. While obvious discrimination is usually condemned, there are smaller signs of bias based on...
What is misperception discrimination?
Workplace discrimination happens when someone is discriminated against based on their inclusion in a protected class. Examples of protected classes include gender, age, religion, national origin and much more. Employers are supposed to give all employees fair...
When dress codes are evidence of race discrimination
Some businesses have dress code requirements for employees. The most standard kind of dress codes require employees to wear standard semi-professional attire. This kind of dress code usually accommodates clothing many people already own. Some employees may be required...
Challenges of career advancement during and after pregnancy
Pregnant women often face significant challenges and biases in the workplace, particularly when it comes to career advancement. These issues can affect both their current jobs and their long-term career paths. Knowing what these challenges are is the first step toward...
What is country of origin discrimination?
It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their country of origin. This is often called national origin discrimination. It may be referenced alongside things like racial discrimination or ethnic discrimination. But it can be much different. For instance,...
Black, Hispanic immigrants most likely to report discrimination
Workplace discrimination is an issue for many immigrants in the United States. However, discriminatory practices disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic immigrants. The problem persists despite legal protections prohibiting discrimination based on race or...
What are reasonable accommodations for ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is commonly diagnosed in children. Most schools recognize that children with ADHD need a few basic accommodations to make it easier for them to thrive. However, children with ADHD become adults with ADHD – and their condition...