Despite major changes in public policy, federal law and cultural attitudes, people attracted to the same sex still face a lot of hurdles in modern society. Gay men and lesbians alike can find themselves the target of ridicule by their co-workers or discrimination by...
It seems like people have always found ways to divide each other into groups -- and that “us” versus “them” mentality is hard to overcome. In India, the ancient caste system divided people into rigid social groups based on their familial duties and occupational class....
So, you reported your coworker. For the third time, they approached you and made inappropriate comments about your race. The first time, you brushed it off, and the second, you asked them to stop. Now, you decided to report that behavior, because it’s not acceptable....
Workers have the right to a workplace that’s free of discrimination and harassment. Any worker who’s subjected to those situations has the right to speak up about them. However, some don’t because they fear being retaliated against. The issue with staying quiet is...
If you’re thinking of starting a discrimination or harassment case targeting your employer, you should stay off of social media. You even want to watch what you text or say in email messages. If these things enter into the case, they can undermine what you’re working...
Belonging to a protected class of workers means that employers cannot discriminate against you based on your inclusion in that group of people. Among the various protected classes are older workers. Their designation as a protected class is meant to protect older...
Racism remains an issue in many workplaces. Companies may unintentionally have policies that favor one racial group over others. They might also hire employees that have strong internal biases which in turn influence hiring decisions and other employment practices. ...
Sometimes, companies have no choice but to reduce their existing workforce. Layoffs can occur when the company can no longer maintain its existing staff. Downsizing might also occur when a company merges with another business and now has redundant positions or...
When you go to work as someone who is considered blind, you may struggle with visual tasks. Some people who are blind can see colors or shapes, while others cannot see anything. Depending on how severe your level of visual impairment is, it may be difficult to...
If you are pregnant and continue to work, something you should know is that your employer cannot compel you to stop working or take leave due to that fact unless being pregnant hinders your ability to do your job. This is important to know, especially because most...
