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Religious discrimination is illegal on the job. The most overt example of this would be if an employer simply refused to hire people who were part of a certain religion. Regardless of someone’s religious beliefs, they deserve a chance to apply for the job based on...
Many of our readers may not be aware of a relatively new federal law protecting pregnant employees that was approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden as part of a larger funding package at the end of 2022. The Pregnant Workers Fairness...
If you are pregnant, you may be able to request various reasonable accommodations to enable you to continue working safely and comfortably throughout your pregnancy. This is in line with the anti-discrimination provisions set forth by federal and state laws, which...
Discrimination in the workplace is a persistent problem that affects employees across the country. Despite ongoing efforts by lawmakers to deter employment discrimination, it remains a disturbingly frequent occurrence. By delving into recent discrimination statistics,...
Workplace harassment and discrimination can take many forms from the overt to the subtle. People are more likely to call out overt actions because it’s harder for anyone to dispute something blatant. People may be less certain about reporting actions on the subtler...
No matter how young you feel, it’s a fact of life that some people will consider you too old for certain things. Sometimes this is appropriate, for example, when a coach refuses to let a 19-year-old play for the under 18’s team. Other times it is inappropriate and...
The workplace should be a space that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. However, discriminatory practices can still exist, and ableism – prejudice against people with disabilities – is one such example. Ableism can manifest in overt ways, but it can also be...
National origin discrimination can occur in a workplace when employees or job applicants are treated unfavorably because they are from a particular country or region, because of their ethnicity, accent or an appearance that they are a member of a certain ethnic...
In troubled times, a lot of people turn to their faith for comfort – and employers are generally expected to make reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace for their employees. Employers are not allowed, however, to force their employees to engage in...
Most employers are well aware that discrimination in the workplace is wrong and illegal, but some do it anyway. They often attempt to justify or conceal misconduct behind legal jargon. For example, employers may mention confusing employment terms like bona fide...