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There are many laws in place that could protect your rights as a disabled person. You probably also have some protection from the policies of your company. These rules generally apply to the workplace environment, the hiring process and many other aspects of...
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...
While being pregnant comes with exciting changes, that does not mean your workplace has a right to create unwarranted changes. Washington State has statutes in place to ensure your rights while pregnant. Unfortunately, the signs of discrimination do not always come in...
If you struggle with a disability, it is pivotal to have a clear understanding of your rights in the workplace. Discrimination, harassment, failure to provide accommodations you need and other forms of mistreatment could make your job very difficult or result in...
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...
Age discrimination in the workplace applies to every stage of the employment process, from the recruiting and hiring steps to the review and promotion stages. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers aged 40 or older from age-related discrimination....
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...
While corporations are often the subject of whistleblower complaints, state agencies may also harbor bad actors. In Washington, The Whistleblower Act provides state workers the protection they need to report fraudulent actions and a path toward correcting improper...
Finding and retaining a job has unique challenges when you have disabilities. However, your condition should not prevent you from finding meaningful work and receiving fair and professional treatment in the workplace. Your disability should never be an excuse for your...
The discussion of wages is a controversial topic. Many employers actively discourage or prohibit it. Rules against discussing pay are fairly common, with some companies putting them in writing. Therefore, it comes as a surprise to many workers in Washington state that...