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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...
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 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...
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...
Layoffs happen far more frequently than employees like to admit. For instance, it was recently announced that Verizon is going to lay off around 5,000 employees. Tech companies are well-known for having periods of aggressive hiring, followed by mass layoffs, just...