There have been significant improvements in gender equality in the workplace. Companies with equal gender distribution among their workers are continuously increasing throughout the years. More women are also present in industries previously perceived as jobs for men....
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Workplace Discrimination
How employees can spot microaggressions at work
Workplaces should be places of respect and professionalism. Most employees follow this office etiquette, but there can be instances where some may not. When certain comments transition from simple office dialogue to causing discomfort, it's a signal that...
How do I know if my workplace discrimination claim is valid?
When you head to work each day, you expect a professional environment where you can perform your duties without fear of unfair treatment. However, sometimes, you may encounter behaviors or policies that seem unreasonable and biased, targeting you because of who you...
What hiring practices can be discriminatory?
An organization's hiring process can have multiple steps focused on gathering information about applicants. However, these procedures can be discriminatory based on the circumstances. What might seem like a routine procedure can adversely affect capable candidates. If...
Religious discrimination in the workplace: Know your rights
Discrimination based on religion is a form of harassment that can take many forms in the workplace. It can be subtle, such as negative comments or biases, or overt, such as refusal to accommodate religious practices or beliefs. Regardless of the form it takes,...
When is hour reduction a form of retaliation?
California labor laws exist to protect employees from illegal and wrongful workplace actions, and they are necessary because California is an at-will employment state. Suppose you are an employee working in the private sector. In that case, your employer can generally...
What do you need to do to get a promotion?
A promotion comes with many benefits. Aside from a higher salary, it also leads to an advancement in an employee’s position and more opportunities for career development. To get a promotion, an employee needs to fulfill the established goals and expectations their...
7 subtle forms of age discrimination at work
Facing age discrimination in the workplace can be challenging. Sometimes, a coworker might discriminate against you due to your age without feeling wronged until later, once you review the incident more thoroughly. There are many subtle forms of age discrimination,...
Supreme Court to decide on whether unwanted workplace transfers are discriminatory
There are many ways an employer could illegally discriminate against their employees. Examples include employers paying female employees less than men, restricting promotions for certain employees based on race or gender, denying paid sick leave for female employees...
What does religious discrimination in the workplace look like?
There are laws in place in the US that prevent employers from being able to discriminate against you because of your religious beliefs. You shouldn’t feel like you have to hide your religion from your employer for fear of what this might mean for how you’re treated by...