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,...
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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...
Does a lack of accommodation equate to disability discrimination?
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...
4 retaliatory actions in the workplace
You’ve likely been told that your boss is not your friend. This isn’t true about every boss, but this is often said by people who have had bad experiences with former bosses who have used their position to take advantage of employees. An employer has a lot of power...
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...
Service animals in the workplace
In today’s workforce, inclusivity and accommodation for individuals with disabilities are paramount. One significant aspect of this reality is the facilitation of service animals by employees with disabilities who need this kind of help. Service animals can provide...
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...