Employers sometimes mistakenly believe that they can ask any questions they want during an interview. After all, it is their business and their decision about which employee they hire. They think this gives them the right to ask anything that they deem prudent. But...
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Government contractor whistleblowing: Issues and protections
Whistleblowing is a vital tool that many people use. It exposes fraud, abuse, and misconduct, especially in government contracts. Here’s what you need to know about government contractor whistleblowing. Common issues in government contracting Whistleblowers in the...
Pregnancy discrimination before you become pregnant
It is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of pregnancy. If you become pregnant and they decide to fire you and replace you with another worker, for example, that could be a violation of your rights. You deserve equal treatment to other...
Workplace genetic discrimination is unlawful
Genetic discrimination in the workplace occurs when a job applicant or an employee is treated unfavorably by an employer because of their genetic information. Protected genetic information can include the results of genetic tests, results of genetic tests of family...
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 legal rights do employees managing chronic illnesses have?
Chronic illnesses are long-term health conditions like diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. These conditions need ongoing care and can make daily activities harder. Employees with chronic illnesses have legal rights to help them manage their work and health. Legal...
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...
Proving job transfers are discriminatory just got easier
When a manager or supervisor doesn’t want you around, they usually find a way to show it. For some unfortunate employees, that would result in an involuntary job transfer to a remote office or a different department. In the past, employees who believed that their...