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Experiencing discrimination at work because of your immigration status or country of origin can feel overwhelming. It is important to understand your rights and the protections available to you. What immigration status discrimination looks like Discrimination can...
Layoffs or restructuring can make things harder for employees with disabilities. Federal and state laws exist to make sure these employees get fair treatment and protection from discrimination. Knowing these rights helps keep workplaces fair. Protection under the...
Pregnancy can bring unique challenges, especially in the workplace. Some women feel pressured to choose between their career and growing their family, which shouldn't be the case. There are federal and state laws to help ensure that pregnancy doesn’t detail your...
Experiencing exclusion from opportunities due to racial bias can be disheartening and frustrating for many employees. It can feel like a constant uphill battle where employers overlook your skills and contributions simply because of your race or ethnicity....
Invisible disabilities, such as mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and learning disabilities, often go unnoticed but can significantly impact an employee's ability to perform their job. Employees with these conditions have the right to request reasonable...
A lot of employers get away with pregnancy discrimination because those on the receiving end fail to report it. They either don’t realize they can or don’t believe there is much point in doing so. They may fear they will be wasting their time and effort and create...
A 2004 study showed the perceived racial origin of your name matters when applying for jobs. The researchers applied to a range of jobs using a set of names usually perceived as belonging to Black people and another set typically perceived to belong to white people....
Labor unions have protected workers' rights for a long time. Immigrant workers often face certain challenges at work, like discrimination because of their immigration status or where they come from. Labor unions help ensure fair treatment for immigrant workers....
Not hiring someone just because they are going to have a baby is unfair. There are laws that protect people from being treated unfairly because they are pregnant. Even if employers don't say it directly, they might still avoid hiring pregnant people for unfair...
Disability discrimination in the workplace is more than challenging – it can impact your confidence and undermine your work performance. Reasonable disability accommodations could improve things, but what if your employer refuses to provide them? Resist the temptation...