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While overt discrimination is easy to spot, it is the subtle signs that often go unnoticed but can still have a significant impact on employees. Identifying these subtle signs is necessary for maintaining a fair and inclusive work environment. 1. Unequal opportunities...
Age discrimination in the workplace generally refers to biased actions against employees or potential employees aged 40 or older for no reason except their age. It may take the form of always hiring younger people, demoting or refusing to promote older workers,...
Age discrimination is a major concern in many workplaces. As the millennial generation continues to age and becomes the largest generation in the workplace, these concerns will only continue to grow with them. How can workers protect themselves from this type of...
Employees have rights to certain benefits like medical leave, overtime, worker's compensation and more. Independent contractors, on the other hand, cannot claim the same rights. In order to avoid giving out these benefits and to avoid payroll obligations, some...
Entering the workplace can be more difficult if you have a disability or a medical condition. Your employer has a legal responsibility to ensure that you receive the necessary accommodations. However, it can be difficult to know whether your condition counts as a...
If you are a departing employee 40 years of age or older, your severance agreement must contain certain references. The agreement must be carefully written in order to conform to standards set forth by the EEOC, ADEA and OWBP. Specific language The Equal Employment...
For many Californians, hairstyles are more about fashion than personal identity. As you may know, though, some cultures encourage individuals to wear certain hairstyles. Moreover, some residents of the Golden State have fewer options for styling their hair. If your...
If you work for an employer who has a dress code in place, you may chafe under some of its restrictions. However, are they merely irritating or downright discriminatory? Your employer has the right to impose a dress code but must have a valid reason for instituting...
Certain aspects of employment law protect more than gender, race and ethnicity. They also defend older employees from discrimination based on their age. The Journal of Urgent Care Medicine notes that in the next several years, a large portion of America's workforce...
If you are a new mother, you want to spend as much time with your baby as possible. Eventually, though, you simply have to return to work. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25% of infants breastfeed exclusively for the first six...
