Age discrimination has the potential to cost you professionally as well as financially. Yet, there are laws in place that prevent California employers from discriminating against you on account of your age. If you feel as if you missed out on a job, a promotion or...
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What is a protected class?
While we may not all experience discrimination at work, federal and state laws are necessary for protecting the people who do not receive fair treatment because of their traits. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) manages many federal employment laws in...
You can face discrimination for thinking about getting pregnant
Pregnancy discrimination recently made headlines again when presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said she lost a teaching job once she became visibly pregnant. While some outlets cast doubt on the claims, many women knew this was a story that was far too...
Can you spot the signs of age discrimination?
San Francisco is a hub of employment opportunities. The range of possible employers is vast, and with skills like yours, finding something and remaining there for years to come is probable. You may start to get the feeling that your age is a factor in decisions...
4 subtle forms of age discrimination
If you are an older member of society, you may have a tremendous amount to offer any employer. After all, you have seen trends come and go. You also potentially have decades of experience in your sector. Still, age discrimination happens every day somewhere in...
Did you get passed over for a key promotion?
You have been with the company for five years. A promotion comes up, and you decide to apply. You did the same thing last year, but it went to another co-worker. You wondered at the time if they were qualified, but you didn't think about it too much. This year, you...
What is considered to be disparate impact or treatment?
Most workplace discrimination lawsuits that were filed around the time the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law had to do with racial discrimination. While race continues to be a leading reason that employees or prospective employees file workplace...
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...
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...
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...