Discrimination in the workplace can happen at any stage, including during an interview. If you miss out on a job, it may be because your experience doesn’t match what the company is looking for. However, if your interview was odd and you have been denied the job, you...
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Discrimination
Important evidence in employment discrimination cases
It is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you based on your age, gender, religion, race or other protected characteristics. As a victim of workplace discrimination, you can file a discrimination charge against your employer and may be entitled to...
Are sex and sexual orientation discrimination the same thing?
Employees have the right to a safe work environment. Not only does that mean free from physical danger but also free from discrimination, sexual assault and workplace retaliation. One confusion many people have is the difference between sex discrimination and sexual...
What damages can you recover from employment discrimination?
The term “employment discrimination” is wide and can cover a number of different workplace events. It covers the entire duration of employment from hiring to termination. In making a claim against your employer for discrimination, you may just be looking to take a...
2 ways companies discriminate against older workers
Age discrimination is a common form of workplace discrimination that far too many people ignore. Federal laws protect those over the age of 40 from having their age count against them when they apply for a new job or have other decisions made about their professional...
What are legally protected activities for employees?
The law protects employees from employer retaliation for taking part in protected activities. It means that your employer cannot dismiss you or take any adverse action in retaliation for participating in these activities. If they do, it is against the law and is in...
Is your boss making your work impossible?
You love the work that you do and you’re extremely good at it. You try to enter the workplace each day with a positive attitude and constructive approach to problem-solving. Unfortunately, recent behavior from your boss or a co-worker has made you feel deflated....
How does the CROWN Act protect against hair discrimination?
Your employer might not like your hairstyle. That does not necessarily mean they can tell you to change it. California’s Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act came into force in 2020. It recognized that hair discrimination is a form of...
Should you quit your job over discrimination?
You haven't been discriminated against in the sense that you didn't get the job, and you are employed. But you've noticed other types of discrimination in the workplace, such as the fact that you are paid less than your co-workers, you have less favorable hours or you...
What is the most common type of employment discrimination?
Discrimination can take many different forms. When someone is discriminated against based on some inherent qualities, such as their race or their gender, it is illegal. It's important for employers to treat all of their employees the same way. But have you ever...