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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...
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....