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It is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of pregnancy. If you become pregnant and they decide to fire you and replace you with another worker, for example, that could be a violation of your rights. You deserve equal treatment to other...
Genetic discrimination in the workplace occurs when a job applicant or an employee is treated unfavorably by an employer because of their genetic information. Protected genetic information can include the results of genetic tests, results of genetic tests of family...
Even though workplaces are becoming more diverse, discrimination based on age is still a significant concern for older workers. It can seriously affect their careers and lives. While obvious discrimination is usually condemned, there are smaller signs of bias based on...
Chronic illnesses are long-term health conditions like diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. These conditions need ongoing care and can make daily activities harder. Employees with chronic illnesses have legal rights to help them manage their work and health. Legal...
Workplace discrimination happens when someone is discriminated against based on their inclusion in a protected class. Examples of protected classes include gender, age, religion, national origin and much more. Employers are supposed to give all employees fair...
Some businesses have dress code requirements for employees. The most standard kind of dress codes require employees to wear standard semi-professional attire. This kind of dress code usually accommodates clothing many people already own. Some employees may be required...
Pregnant women often face significant challenges and biases in the workplace, particularly when it comes to career advancement. These issues can affect both their current jobs and their long-term career paths. Knowing what these challenges are is the first step toward...
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...
It is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their country of origin. This is often called national origin discrimination. It may be referenced alongside things like racial discrimination or ethnic discrimination. But it can be much different. For instance,...
Workplace discrimination is an issue for many immigrants in the United States. However, discriminatory practices disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic immigrants. The problem persists despite legal protections prohibiting discrimination based on race or...