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...
While you might think it is easy to identify sexual harassment, this is not always the case. The signs of harassment at work are not immediately obvious in all cases. That is why it is so important for workers to recognize the signs when they happen. This awareness...
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...
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...
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...
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...
If you are a departing employee aged 40 or older and have a severance agreement, the contents of that document must comply with EEOC requirements. That is not all. The agreement must also comply with ADEA and OWBP requirements and more. The reason for a severance...
Working while pregnant or nursing can prove difficult for a number of different reasons, but you may find it especially troublesome if your employer fails to make reasonable accommodations as a result of your condition. However, if your employer maintains a staff of...
Unfortunately, discrimination is a real issue that people still deal with in today's society. In many cases, discrimination is in the workplace, and it comes in various forms. In fact, individuals may experience for simply associating with a discriminated class. For...
Many workplaces decide to implement a dress code. There is a certain way the business wants to present itself to the public, and the way employees dress helps in that mission. However, the state of California forbids any dress codes from being discriminatory against...
