Losing your job has the potential to turn your life upside down. With so much going on around you, it's natural for your head to be spinning and for you to lose track of your priorities. If that happens, you could make a mistake that costs you time and money. If you...
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Year: 2019
A Silicon Valley engineer had her leave cut after losing baby
A Silicon Valley engineer has filed suit against her employer Informatica for pregnancy discrimination after she says that she was ordered to return to work early after losing her baby. In her court filing late last month, the woman outlined how she was elated to find...
What to do if you suspect workplace discrimination
You try to ignore it at first, hoping that your suspicions are wrong. However, as the days turn to weeks, you're surer than ever that you're a victim of workplace discrimination. If you suspect workplace discrimination, it's critical to take immediate action to...
Text messages can subject you to unwanted content
Sexual harassment in the workplace takes many forms. Sometimes, co-workers make sexual jokes at your expense. Other times, they treat you like a less valuable member of the company because of your gender. Still other times, those in a position of power over you may...
Intel settles a gender and racial discrimination lawsuit
The San Francisco-based Intel Corporation settled with the U.S. Department of Labor earlier this week. They agreed to pay a $5 million settlement for having allowed a select group of their workers to discriminate against its Hispanic, African-American and female...
You have the right to refuse dangerous work
You and your employer may have different ideas about what unsafe working conditions entail. While you strongly believe that an activity puts your health and well-being at risk, your employer may disagree, as they want you to do what you're told. As an employee, you...
Are you aware of these signs of age discrimination?
As you age, you may have concerns about discrimination at work. This is particularly true if your employer has shown the tendency to hire younger workers for your position in the not-too-distant past. While there are many potential signs of age discrimination, these...
Is being a woman interfering with your career?
The modern workplace can be a cutthroat environment. Even if you pursue an education, develop an in-demand skillset or create an innovative process, you may have to compete with others who have similar capabilities. You should not, however, miss career opportunities...
Age discrimination often a barrier for older workers
Trying to find a job later in life can prove difficult, because many employers, regardless of whether they want to admit it, have some type of bias against hiring individuals once they reach a certain age. While the Age Discrimination in Employment Act makes it...
Family and Medical Leave Act and serious health conditions
If you're interested in taking a leave from work to care for a serious health condition, it's critical to learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). More specifically, focus on the serious health conditions that qualify for leave. Here are four points...