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...
Sexual harassment at work is more common than many people realize, in part because it goes unreported so often. Employees often worry about losing their jobs or getting stuck in a situation where it is just their word against someone else’s. You can avoid both of...
As someone who is living with a disability, you have a right to work. However, working in a normally abled workplace may require you to ask for reasonable accommodations. Employers are expected to provide you with reasonable accommodations. Those accommodations can be...
The most common assumption people make about workplace sexual harassment is that men, who are often in positions of power, harass the women that work for them. This view is a product of the male-dominated workforce of the past, something that modern America has...
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...
Whether you got hurt on the job or had a medical event unrelated to your employment, you might suddenly need a little help to keep performing your tasks. When a worker has a condition that affects their work performance, they typically have the right to ask their...
Even though you’re working with the CEO of your company, that doesn’t mean you’re immune from harassment. Every time you walk into the office, you hear people making jokes about you. Some have suggested that you “slept with the boss” to get ahead. Others claim that...
