In a professional setting, discrimination against individuals with disabilities can be particularly harmful. This discrimination often surfaces in the form of inadequate accommodation in the workplace. You might understandably wonder if the absence of such...
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What does quid pro quo mean?
Like many legal terms, quid pro quo has its roots in Latin. Roughly translated, it means something for something else. In other words, this term refers to an exchange. Two things that have equal value are being swapped. If someone proposes a quid pro quo arrangement,...
How can retaliation hurt older workers in particular?
Older employees bring valuable experience and knowledge to the workplace. However, they might face tough challenges when they decide to speak out about problems at work, like the risk of retaliation. Retaliation happens when employers punish employees for standing up...
What is “forced leave,” and what effect can it have on women?
It wasn’t that long ago that women in the workforce took great pains to hide the fact that they were pregnant from their employers as long as they could – because the moment they started “showing” their employers were likely to make them take leave (if they weren’t...
Signs of a hostile work environment
In any workplace, it is important to foster a healthy and positive environment where employees can thrive. Unfortunately, some workplaces exhibit signs of hostility that can have detrimental effects on both individuals and the overall work atmosphere. Unhealthy power...
What you should know about age discrimination
Today's workforce consists of a diverse population. The goal of any company should be to provide a welcoming and inclusive work environment free of harassment and discrimination. Still, age discrimination continues to be a critical issue that everyone needs to be...
Signs of disability harassment in the workplace
Workplace harassment based on disability is illegal, yet it still happens far too often. Harassment can take many forms, from overt abuse to more subtle acts that create a hostile environment. Recognizing the signs of disability harassment is the first step toward...
Common examples of religious discrimination in the workplace
The United States prides itself on being welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Individuals are entitled to speak their minds and practice their chosen religion. These are rights that extend to the workplace. Unfortunately, religious discrimination at work can...