You probably know someone who was let go because they got pregnant. Perhaps they were given a good severance package, and yet you wonder: was that even legal? Being pregnant doesn't give your employer the right to just push you out. Seattle has strong laws protecting...
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Month: July 2025
When pregnancy leads to a hostile work environment
Sometimes, pregnancy discrimination is overt and direct. Employers terminate pregnant workers when they start showing or refuse to accommodate them when they have medical restrictions on their job functions. They fire or demote pregnant women for taking paid or even...
Might fellow employees tell on an anonymous whistleblower?
Whistleblowing exposes unethical behavior, misconduct or illegal activities within organizations. Many companies offer anonymous reporting channels to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and create a safe space for employees to raise concerns. However, even when...
Strategies for workers to fight back after workplace disability discrimination
Disability discrimination can take various forms, from overt actions to subtle behaviors. Common examples of more overt actions include a denial of reasonable accommodations, unfair treatment in promotions or assignments, and harassment or derogatory remarks related...