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Employers may ask about your work authorization during hiring, but they cannot ask about your immigration status or country of origin unless the law specifically requires it. In Washington, state laws offer extra protections that help prevent misuse of...
If you have a visual impairment, certain tasks at work can be more challenging. With the right accommodations, you can get the tools and environment you need to perform your job effectively. These adjustments are meant to help you do your job without unnecessary...
People with disabling medical conditions frequently need support to safely and effectively work. They may require assistive technology, accessible workspaces or even work-from-home employment arrangements. Employers often agree to provide reasonable accommodations for...
You probably know someone who was let go because they got pregnant. Perhaps they were given a good severance package, and yet you wonder: was that even legal? Being pregnant doesn't give your employer the right to just push you out. Seattle has strong laws protecting...
Sometimes, pregnancy discrimination is overt and direct. Employers terminate pregnant workers when they start showing or refuse to accommodate them when they have medical restrictions on their job functions. They fire or demote pregnant women for taking paid or even...
Whistleblowing exposes unethical behavior, misconduct or illegal activities within organizations. Many companies offer anonymous reporting channels to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and create a safe space for employees to raise concerns. However, even when...
Disability discrimination can take various forms, from overt actions to subtle behaviors. Common examples of more overt actions include a denial of reasonable accommodations, unfair treatment in promotions or assignments, and harassment or derogatory remarks related...
You have a medical condition, whether through injury or illness, that qualifies as a disability. It also means that you need ongoing medical care. Perhaps you have to go in for continuing appointments and checkups, or perhaps you need a certain type of treatment. If...
If you're pregnant and planning for maternity leave, you may have concerns about job security while you're away. In Washington state, laws protect workers from discrimination based on pregnancy and maternity leave. Does this mean your employer can’t give your job...
Indirect discrimination occurs when a company rule applies to everyone but ends up putting certain groups at a disadvantage. It’s not always obvious and may not be intentional. Still, it can have real impacts on people based on characteristics like race, religion,...