Sex And Gender Discrimination

In any workplace, it is important to foster a healthy and positive environment where employees can thrive. Unfortunately, some workplaces exhibit signs of hostility that can have detrimental effects on both individuals and the overall work atmosphere. Unhealthy power...

Sexual discrimination in the workplace, which involves treating someone unfairly due to their gender or sex, is a serious issue that affects many people. And while it may seem obvious in some instances, sexual discrimination is not always easy to identify. The...

Individuals whose gender is different than the sex listed at birth often face huge challenges in both their personal and professional lives. In Washington state, the Human Rights Commission tries to minimize this harm by enforcing strong workplace rules and other...

Discrimination based on race, sex, gender and religion is well known to be illegal in the workplace. However, discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation is less well known and, as a result, may be more challenging to recognize. For instance, some employers may...

The Civil Rights Act – drafted more than 60 years ago – is a pivotal piece of legislation that protects workers from discrimination based on any factors relating to “race, color, religion, sex or national origin.” While this law has served as a launch pad for...

Just as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) forbids pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, nursing mothers are also provided protection against unfair treatment. Mothers who have returned to work may be entitled to certain accommodations. Fair Labor...