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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...
If you apply for a job, it may require that you are able to lift 50 pounds. This is common in physical labor jobs, such as working in construction or working in a warehouse. You may need to lift and carry different products, tools or machines. It’s an inherent part of...
Racial discrimination in remote work environments can be subtle but still harmful. Remote work offers flexibility, but it also brings new ways for discrimination to happen, making it hard for affected employees to deal with these issues. Being left out of meetings and...
When it comes to employment law, defining what qualifies as a disability can be a complex matter, especially when a condition manifests symptoms intermittently. Conditions like migraines, epilepsy, Lupus and certain mental health disorders can manifest in episodes...
It’s 2024, and women make up half or more of the general labor force – so is pregnancy discrimination actually still that prevalent? Unfortunately, it is. In fact, one out of five mothers say that they’ve personally experienced pregnancy discrimination at work. A...