You have a medical condition, whether through injury or illness, that qualifies as a disability. It also means that you need ongoing medical care. Perhaps you have to go in for continuing appointments and checkups, or perhaps you need a certain type of treatment. If...
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Can your employer give your job away during maternity leave?
If you're pregnant and planning for maternity leave, you may have concerns about job security while you're away. In Washington state, laws protect workers from discrimination based on pregnancy and maternity leave. Does this mean your employer can’t give your job...
What is indirect discrimination?
Indirect discrimination occurs when a company rule applies to everyone but ends up putting certain groups at a disadvantage. It’s not always obvious and may not be intentional. Still, it can have real impacts on people based on characteristics like race, religion,...