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Many employees speak more than one language at work. You may wonder whether your employer can require everyone to speak only English during the workday. The answer depends on why the rule exists and how the employer applies it. In some situations, an English-only...
If you are facing discrimination at work, you may be interested in gathering evidence to support your claim. For instance, maybe you believe you have experienced racial discrimination and want to pursue a case against your employer. You know you’ve been treated...
Pregnancy should not force you to choose between your health and your career. Federal and Washington state laws protect pregnant employees from discrimination and require many employers to provide reasonable accommodations that allow them to continue working safely....
A sudden injury while moving heavy freight or operating warehouse equipment can change your life in an instant. You may face severe physical pain, unexpected medical bills and deep anxiety about your job security. Many hourly laborers fear that reporting a hurt back...
Professionals with debilitating medical conditions may need accommodations to work. Some people develop illnesses or injuries during employment that alter their functional capabilities. They may request accommodations that allow them to continue working in the same...
Mothers in Washington absolutely have a right to pump at work. They may need to do this for an extended amount of time after giving birth, and it is a way for them to focus on the best interests not just of themselves, but also of their children. This right is...
Pregnancy discrimination still happens in many Washington workplaces. If your employer treats you unfairly because you are pregnant, have recently given birth or have a related medical condition, you have the right to take action. Reporting it can help protect you and...
Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is generally understood as treating a job applicant or employee unfavorably because they are pregnant. However, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits...
Seattle’s tech sector is always evolving, but that fast pace often leaves older workers behind. Age bias can manifest long before a hiring decision is made and can influence who gets laid off when companies restructure. Identifying these patterns helps workers...
Harassment does not always stop at the time clock. Group chats and late‑night texts can follow you home and then trail you back onto the next shift. In Washington, off‑the‑clock messages can contribute to a hostile work environment when they tie to work and target a...