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As an employee, you have a lot of rights under state and federal law. Unfortunately, someone may breach those rights on occasion, and one the most common ways they may do this is through discrimination. That could be discrimination based on a disablity you live with,...
Both federal and Washington state law prohibit employment discrimination based on national origin. That includes not just where a person was born, but where their parents or past generations of their family were born. As the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) explains,...
Pregnancy-related health conditions can make it harder for you to do your job. If you're dealing with things like morning sickness, gestational diabetes, or other health problems during pregnancy, these conditions might affect your work. It’s important to know your...
If you've experienced discrimination based on your country of origin at work, you're not alone. This type of discrimination happens when an employer or coworker treats you unfairly due to your nationality, ethnicity, or accent. Washington state law provides...
Pregnant women sometimes need to take time off work for issues related to their pregnancy. Even when she has an uneventful pregnancy, the woman will need time off work for prenatal appointments, childbirth and the recovery after. Some of that time might be covered...
If an employee suffers an injury that leads to a disability, the company shouldn’t just fire them. In many cases, they need to make reasonable accommodations so that this person can continue to have gainful employment. But what should those reasonable accommodations...
Age discrimination in the workplace is fairly common, especially for workers over 40. Many talented professionals face challenges that prevent them from showing their true skills. Below are three common forms of age bias that affect older employees. 1. Hiring bias...
Neurodiverse workers bring unique skills to workplaces, but they also face problems that lead to unfair treatment. Employers must follow laws to treat everyone fairly and provide needed support. Understanding these issues helps create a better work environment....
There are many ways that pregnancy discrimination manifests in the workplace. Some companies fire pregnant workers. Others start taking issue with an employee's job performance during pregnancy or when she returns to work after giving birth. Other times, workers face...
Discrimination can come in many forms. Some people focus on racial discrimination that stems from the color of someone’s skin; however, there’s another type of racial discrimination that occurs far too often. Some individuals are subjected to discrimination because...