Discrimination

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 says, among other things, that men and women are to be paid the same amount when doing the same jobs. As women became more involved in the workforce, it was noted that men were often paid more, and this Act was passed in an effort to even...

Discrimination in the workplace may have a very direct impact on your employment. Maybe you're feeling pressured into quitting due to a hostile work environment. Maybe you never got the promotion you know you deserved. Maybe you were fired in favor of a younger worker...

Workplace discrimination gets more attention now than it has in the past, but it's still absolutely an issue. Below are a few facts about potential discrimination that can be very eye-opening. 1. Women earn less than men. Some studies have claimed that, for every...

As a diabetic, you may have established a well-oiled daily routine, but that doesn't mean your boss can take your needs for granted. The federal government provides specific protections for California's massive working population, and this includes diabetics. Sadly,...

Workplace discrimination is a tricky issue since many people are afraid they'll lose their jobs if they speak up. They don't want to take that risk. However, you should know that the law is on your side if you're being discriminated against, offering you many...

It is about a 90-minute drive from San Francisco to Thomas Keller's acclaimed Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry. Keller and the eatery are both named in a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit recently filed by a former server. The woman worked for five years at...