In the event you become pregnant over the course of your work, you do have some obligations toward your employer. You must give your boss reasonable notice of the pregnancy so that he or she can make reasonable accommodations, such as finding a replacement for you...
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Google employees who report sexual harassment face retaliation
The two female Google employees responsible for staging the 20,000-worker walkout on the company back in November distributed a letter to co-workers this past Monday. Their April 22 letter outlines how both were demoted after organizing the walk that challenged...
Did you experience discrimination during a job interview?
Workplace discrimination is not just a possibility after an employer hires you. It can take place during your job search. You may even be a victim of discrimination during a job interview. Unfortunately, many interviewers ask inappropriate questions due to...
4 workers sue AC Transit for pregnancy discrimination
A lawsuit was filed against the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) on April 8. In that filing, four of the bus company's employees announced that they were suing their employer for pregnancy discrimination. Their lawsuit, which was filed with the...
Study exposes issues with breastfeeding discrimination
For many mothers, breastfeeding is the only way they want to feed their children. Unfortunately, reports have found that they face a lot of discrimination over this decision. The study was carried out at the University of California's Hastings College of Law and then...
Is your employer mistreating you because of your age?
In an ideal professional environment, employers reward team members for years of long-term service and loyalty. In some workplaces, this is, unfortunately, not the case. It is not uncommon for older employees to experience discrimination because of their age. The...
Wrongful termination and breach of contract: Were you a victim?
When you accept a job offer, you typically sign a contract outlining the terms and conditions of your employment. Employment contracts may also include language related to your potential termination, including any benefits you're entitled to if the time comes. It's...
How to combat gender bias in your workplace
It is a sad reality that gender bias plays a significant role in the workplace. Implicit bias refers to an unconscious tendency to favor something over another – in this case, favoring men above women. Even if a company does not have an issue with explicit...
Was my demotion wrongful because I took medical leave?
If you had to take medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for personal reasons or to take care of family, it is likely that you had to deal with a significant amount of stress during that period. It is unfair that you would then have to worry...
How unconscious bias impacts women in the workplace
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...