When a manager or supervisor doesn’t want you around, they usually find a way to show it. For some unfortunate employees, that would result in an involuntary job transfer to a remote office or a different department. In the past, employees who believed that their...
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Sex And Gender Discrimination
Signs of a hostile work environment
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...
Types of sexual discrimination at work
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...
3 FAQs about protections for employees transitioning gender
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...
Ways to identify sexual orientation discrimination
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...
Are LGBTQ workers protected from workplace discrimination?
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...
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...
Nursing mothers and workplace accommodations
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...
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...