Navigating workplace dynamics can be challenging. This is especially when pregnancy enters the picture. Many employees and employers alike find themselves wondering about the legal boundaries surrounding promotion decisions for expectant mothers. Understanding...
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Is foreign education used to disqualify workers?
Sometimes, employers rely on biased assumptions about foreign education. If your degree or training came from another country, that shouldn't automatically count against you. In Washington, workers have protections if they're treated unfairly because of where or how...
Could you face discrimination for something that isn’t even true?
You can certainly face discrimination on the job for being part of a protected class. This is a violation of your rights. For instance, perhaps your employer discriminates against you because you are pregnant or because you have a different ethnic background than your...
What counts as a disability at work in Washington?
You might not think of yourself as someone with a disability. Maybe you are dealing with chronic pain that flares up halfway through your shift or a mental health condition that makes it harder to focus. Even so, you are still showing up, still getting the job done —...
Stereotypes about female employees can result in discrimination
Gender stereotypes, particularly towards female employees, have been reported to be the root of some discrimination cases. Some beliefs about what women are like or should be like cause many women in the workplace to miss out on opportunities. Here are four common...