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Mainstream media capitalizes on whistleblower cases, spotlighting many of the major cases, such as Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange. Unfortunately, they also cast light on some of the negative incidents, including cases like Edward Snowden’s sedition charges. No...
As you age, interactions with co-workers and management may shift and you could find yourself the increasing butt of age-related jokes and comments. This scenario is more likely if you find yourself working with a group of young people who do not share your worldview...
In the digital workplace, many changes have occurred, while other parts have remained the same. Unfortunately, this goes for the bad as well as the good. Harassment continues in digital environments to this day, for example. However, it sometimes looks different than...
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...
When a new position opens up at your company, you might feel that you are a shoo-in due to your qualifications and the great contributions you can make in that role. However, your superior might try to deny you that promotion on the basis that you are pregnant and...
After reporting unlawful or unethical behavior in a workplace, it is natural to feel some concern about the possibility of retaliation. After all, even if retaliatory actions are illegal, that does not stop people from engaging in it. Subtle signs of retaliation often...
Many jobs require a uniform, and for a number of those, not adhering to the dress code is a good enough reason for an employee to end up fired. However, exceptions to this rule do exist. For example, pregnant workers must have an allowance and do not have to follow...
Age discrimination has been illegal in the United States since 1967 when Congress passed the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. While it might seem very cut-and-dry that discrimination in the workplace against persons 40 years of age and older is illegal in the US,...
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...
You may know that your employer has to provide accommodations for disabilities. However, impairment can take many different forms. You should understand how Washington State defines a disability so you can determine if you have a qualifying condition. Washington's...