As a woman in the American workforce, you may have found at some point during your career that you had struggles advancing or securing the salary you deserve, and you may attribute this to the fact that you are a woman. Regrettably, many employers have something of an...
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Family Medical Leave Act protections for workers
The Family Medical Leave Act protects American workers from discriminatory practices which prevent them from taking necessary medical leave. An employee may take up to 3 months' total unpaid leave from work per year under specific conditions. The employee retains full...
Is your current or former employer defaming you?
It is not uncommon to have a bad relationship with your current or former employer. Sometimes, work environments are not positive or healthy. But if this employer is going so far as to make false statements and spread rumors about you, you may have the opportunity to...
What to know about “pay secrecy” policies
Many employers have made it taboo for employees to discuss their salaries at work. However, there is nothing inherently illegal about this practice. In fact, employees have a right under law to do so. The National Labor Relations Act has been in effect since 1935. It...
Industries with the most age discrimination
Finding work at any point in life can be challenging. However, for those above 40 years old, it can prove to be increasingly difficult as the years go by. If you are in this age group, you may find yourself unable to secure employment despite having the...
Constructive discharge may be wrongful termination
At times, an employee may feel unhappy enough at work to consider resigning. Perhaps the supervisor unfairly criticizes the worker in a performance review. Maybe co-workers are rude and hostile. An employee can feel upset when inappropriate language or remarks demean...
Bullying vs. discrimination in the workplace
With many people spending the majority of their time at work, one would hope that employees could enjoy positive work environments. However, this is not the case for everyone. In some cases, people experience forms of bullying or discrimination. Is there really a...
Watch out for these signs of discrimination during interviews
If you are currently searching for a new job, you should be aware that some employers may discriminate during the hiring process. If you recognize any of the common signs of hiring discrimination during your interview process, you may take action to enforce your...
How to discover if your work has a pay gap
Although companies have made progress in closing the pay gap between men and women, there is still a substantial gap between the amount of money women make compared to men. In fact, recent research suggests many women make 80 cents for every dollar a man makes...
What is implicit bias in the workplace?
Nowadays, there is a lot of talk about sexual harassment and various types of workplace discrimination. One term that you may have heard is "bias in the workplace," or, more specifically, "implicit bias." However, this term is not well-understood,...