The first thing that may come to people’s minds when they think of workplace discrimination isn’t ableism. Instead, most people think of gender, racial and ethnic discrimination. Partially due to a relative lack of increasing awareness, ableism remains a significant...
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Spotting religious discrimination in the workplace
Someone’s workplace should be a space of productivity, collaboration (when appropriate) and mutual respect. However, unfortunately, not everyone always enjoys a discrimination-free environment. One form of discrimination that's particularly insidious, yet often...
Is caste discrimination in California “fair game” now?
On Oct. 7, 2023, SB 403, a historic bill that would have made California the first state to formally ban caste discrimination made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. He promptly vetoed it. Caste discrimination is a form of social inequality based on a person’s social...
Navigating workplace discrimination: Why staying strong matters
Ideally, all workplaces should be free of any form of discrimination. However, reality falls short of this, with workplace discrimination on the rise. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the government agency responsible for enforcing federal laws that...
What’s wrong with hiring recent college graduates?
It is quite common for businesses to hire recent college graduates. After all, most people go to college in order to get an education and use that to land a job. Recent graduates are a major part of the incoming workforce. Companies also like to bring in college...
3 signs of workplace discrimination
Employees are protected from discrimination. Discrimination may target an employee’s race, skin color, health, sexual attraction, age, religion, parental status or national origin. While many employees understand their protective rights, they often can’t spot the...
How does age discrimination happen in the workplace?
The statistics around ageism are damning and lay bare the pervasiveness of this type of workplace discrimination. A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of workers in the U.S. over 45 years old reported experiencing age-related discrimination firsthand. Age...
3 signs of subtle racial discrimination in the workplace
As you walk into your office building, you can't help but notice that the environment feels slightly off. It's not overtly hostile, but you sense that something is amiss. Over time, you realize that subtle racial discrimination is present in your workplace. Despite...
How does wage discrimination happen at work?
You love your job. That’s why you wake up, report to work and give it your best. In return, you look forward to a fair day’s wage. But what happens when you discover that your employer is not paying you what you deserve? Unfortunately, wage discrimination is a common...
Ageism at work: What is it and how does it happen?
When you have diligently served in an organization in various roles for decades, you’d hope your employer would accord you the respect you deserve. And most often, this is what happens: Senior team members are considered the organization’s most precious employees. ...