Race And National Origin Discrimination

Both federal and Washington state law prohibit employment discrimination based on national origin. That includes not just where a person was born, but where their parents or past generations of their family were born. As the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) explains,...

If you've experienced discrimination based on your country of origin at work, you're not alone. This type of discrimination happens when an employer or coworker treats you unfairly due to your nationality, ethnicity, or accent. Washington state law provides...

Discrimination can come in many forms. Some people focus on racial discrimination that stems from the color of someone’s skin; however, there’s another type of racial discrimination that occurs far too often.  Some individuals are subjected to discrimination because...

Experiencing discrimination at work because of your immigration status or country of origin can feel overwhelming. It is important to understand your rights and the protections available to you. What immigration status discrimination looks like Discrimination can...

Experiencing exclusion from opportunities due to racial bias can be disheartening and frustrating for many employees. It can feel like a constant uphill battle where employers overlook your skills and contributions simply because of your race or ethnicity....

A 2004 study showed the perceived racial origin of your name matters when applying for jobs. The researchers applied to a range of jobs using a set of names usually perceived as belonging to Black people and another set typically perceived to belong to white people....

Labor unions have protected workers' rights for a long time. Immigrant workers often face certain challenges at work, like discrimination because of their immigration status or where they come from. Labor unions help ensure fair treatment for immigrant workers....

Racial discrimination in remote work environments can be subtle but still harmful. Remote work offers flexibility, but it also brings new ways for discrimination to happen, making it hard for affected employees to deal with these issues. Being left out of meetings and...

Workplace harassment can take many forms, and one of the most harmful types involves harassment based on cultural background. In Washington State, there are laws that protect employees from this form of mistreatment.  It is important to recognize the signs of...

Layoffs happen far more frequently than employees like to admit. For instance, it was recently announced that Verizon is going to lay off around 5,000 employees. Tech companies are well-known for having periods of aggressive hiring, followed by mass layoffs, just...