Workplace Discrimination

For far too long, people of color have been forced to adapt their natural hair into some semblance of the hairstyles typically worn by White people if they want to get or keep their jobs — or sometimes, even remain in school. This disparity has finally been...

The fact that many kinds of harassment and discrimination in the workplace are unlawful doesn’t mean that workers never face this kind of mistreatment. Employers, co-workers and others with a stake in how companies operate may overstep the law consciously or...

Unfortunately, many employees are sexually harassed by managers, colleagues and customers – but a high number of such cases go unreported. 6,201 charges alleging sexual harassment were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2022, but that may...

Many companies have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to help them eliminate intentional or subconscious discrimination from their hiring processes. It turns out AI can be just as biased as humans. AI is not racist or sexist in the way some people are. It doesn’t...

As an employee, chances are your job involves interacting with your employer’s clients from time to time. And while most clients are generally respectful, it is not uncommon to come across a few unruly ones. If this unruliness turns sexual in nature, you might be...

An employee or a job candidate can be treated unfairly for any number of reasons, including their age. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) formally protects workers aged 40 or older from any form of discrimination in the workplace – but it still...

Have you witnessed colleagues’ civil rights being violated? Have you seen your employer do things that are counter to federal law? If you decide to report these behaviors to the authorities, you may be referred to as a whistleblower. What is a whistleblower? Generally...

As an employer, you should be aware of the laws that apply to your business. You need to know, in particular, about the Americans with Disabilities Act, because the ADA requires you to offer reasonable accommodations to those who apply to work for you or who do work...

Although pregnancy should be a time to celebrate a new life and the growth of your family, it can be tough if you work in an environment where you’re not getting the support you need. Pregnancy discrimination can hurt your career prospects and even result in a...

Something that can be difficult for some people to cope with is seeing a coworker or employee gender-transition when they’re a part of the workplace team. Despite the fact that this individual is just trying to live their truth, they may face many challenges from...