There are many different protected classes, such as race, religion, age, gender or national origin. These are just a few examples, but employers are not allowed to discriminate based on these protected classes. They can’t use these traits to determine who they are...
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Race And National Origin Discrimination
Is your employer’s hair code racially discriminatory?
Image counts for a lot in business. Yet some employers are so keen on controlling their employee’s image, that in doing so they present a poor image of themselves. They show the company to be one that racially discriminates against its workers. Hair is the area of...
What questions can employers not ask during an interview?
Employers sometimes mistakenly believe that they can ask any questions they want during an interview. After all, it is their business and their decision about which employee they hire. They think this gives them the right to ask anything that they deem prudent. But...
Workplace genetic discrimination is unlawful
Genetic discrimination in the workplace occurs when a job applicant or an employee is treated unfavorably by an employer because of their genetic information. Protected genetic information can include the results of genetic tests, results of genetic tests of family...
When dress codes are evidence of race discrimination
Some businesses have dress code requirements for employees. The most standard kind of dress codes require employees to wear standard semi-professional attire. This kind of dress code usually accommodates clothing many people already own. Some employees may be required...
What is country of origin discrimination?
It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their country of origin. This is often called national origin discrimination. It may be referenced alongside things like racial discrimination or ethnic discrimination. But it can be much different. For instance,...
Black, Hispanic immigrants most likely to report discrimination
Workplace discrimination is an issue for many immigrants in the United States. However, discriminatory practices disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic immigrants. The problem persists despite legal protections prohibiting discrimination based on race or...
Common examples of religious discrimination in the workplace
The United States prides itself on being welcoming to people of all backgrounds. Individuals are entitled to speak their minds and practice their chosen religion. These are rights that extend to the workplace. Unfortunately, religious discrimination at work can...
5 elements needed for a solid discrimination case
In the pursuit of a fair and just work environment, it is necessary to understand the key elements that constitute a solid workplace discrimination case. By recognizing and addressing these factors, individuals can navigate the complexities of discrimination claims...
Protection against immigration discrimination
Washington State has taken a significant step to safeguard the rights of workers through An Act Related to Discrimination Based on Citizenship or Immigration Status. The law went into effect on June 11, 2020. It helps protect the one in seven people in the state who...