When employers allow unfair treatment based on citizenship or immigration status to occur, they engage in unlawful discrimination. Immigration status discrimination can harm the well-being of employees and their families, resulting in lost earnings, career stagnation...
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Race And National Origin Discrimination
3 red flags of cultural workplace discrimination
Whether starting a new job or trying to build a career with your current employer, you expect your hard work and dedication to open up new paths. Washington laws make it illegal to discriminate due to age, religion, race and more. Unfortunately, some companies have...
What is hair discrimination?
Even though society has made some impressive advancements in equality in recent decades, workplace discrimination continues to be an all-too-common occurrence in workplaces across the country. In fact, according to NASDAQ, 55% of surveyed workers said they had...
Washington protections for immigrant workers
From construction sites and factories to offices and hospitals, immigrants are an important part of Washington’s labor force. Unfortunately, immigrant workers often face unfair treatment by employers: even if they are U.S. citizens or have the legal right to work...
Know your rights for protection against race discrimination
Earning respect and equal protection under the law starts with knowing your rights. At work, you are legally entitled to the same opportunities for pay, work assignments, training, promotions and job-related benefits as everyone else. Pay and work assignments The...
Is your employer’s dress code discriminatory?
If you work for a company that has a dress code that you believe discriminates against you in some way, can you sue your employer for workplace discrimination? The answer depends on a variety of factors. As explained by the Houston Chronicle, employers have the right...
3 tips for documenting workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination can make it difficult for you to complete your job. It can also harm your mental and physical health, especially if the effects of the discrimination are severe. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, it is illegal for anyone to harass...
Fighting back against workplace discrimination: 3 steps to take
While most businesses make a point to prevent workplace discrimination, it is far from uncommon. The American Civil Liberties Union asserts that some forms of discrimination are often sly or difficult to spot. When those believe they have a legitimate case against...