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Expectant mothers, unfortunately, sometimes face discrimination in the workplace. This is illegal, as pregnancy is a protected class. An employer should not discriminate against someone who is pregnant or who has the capacity to become pregnant in the future. Because...
It is legal for employers to institute a dress code in the workplace. For many in an office setting, for example, they are told to wear business casual attire. Those who work in retail may be given a specific uniform that they have to wear. Employees are not always...
Some cases of age discrimination are isolated incidents that only apply to a specific case. If an applicant comes in for an interview and the interviewer tells them to their face that they are not going to hire someone of their age, that could be a serious violation...
Sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination both take place on the job. Many employees find themselves facing behavior that is unacceptable and that makes them feel uncomfortable. They may be forced to work in a hostile work environment, or they may see direct...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a part of everyday life for many people, and it is quickly infiltrating almost every area of personal and professional life. Employers are increasingly relying on certain automated tools to handle various human resource tasks....
As an employee, you may already know that the law protects you from any form of workplace discrimination. However, understanding your rights isn't enough. How you respond can strengthen your case or shift the balance in favor of your employer, even if you were clearly...
The First Amendment protects the right to freely practice religion. Additional state and federal laws expand on religious liberties. Religion is among the protected characteristics that should not have any bearing on employment. With certain exceptions for actual...
Many interns in Texas are protected from sexual harassment under state law. While these safeguards can vary depending on the type of internship, specific state legislation helps clarify the rights of unpaid interns in particular. What protections exist for unpaid...
Employees shouldn’t have to deal with being discriminated against when they’re working. There are laws that offer protections from discrimination for employees, and there are laws that protect them from facing retaliatory actions if they speak out about...
When people are accused of sexual harassment on the job, they often come up with a variety of excuses. One of the most common is to say that they were joking. This is an effort to turn the blame on the victim. For instance, perhaps someone made an inappropriate...