There are many types of discrimination that can occur in the workplace. If you feel as though you have faced discrimination on the grounds of religion, gender, sexual orientation, race or another protected class, then you need to take legal action posthaste. All...
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San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is sued once again
A woman, who worked for San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) for nine years, filed a discrimination lawsuit against her former employer on April 18. In her filing, she chronicled how she was overlooked for promotions and later publicly demoted during...
Transgender employees and bias in the workplace
As of right now, there is no federal law on the books that protects transgender employees against unfair practices in the workplace. While laws exist protecting almost every other civil liberty, choosing the gender you wish does not guarantee equality at work. The...
What steps should you take after workplace sexual harassment?
Any form of sexual harassment in the workplace requires your full attention. Neglecting to take action may give the harasser the wrong idea, thus exposing you to additional advances in the future. Here are the most important steps to take after an instance of...
Concerning facts about religious discrimination
Religious discrimination is as old as religion itself, and modern countries like the United States have taken steps to make it illegal, but it continues to happen. Workers may face discrimination on the job that leads to constant harassment, wrongful termination,...
Why do Family and Medical Leave Act violations often occur?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has been in effect in the United States since 1993. Even still, the Department of Labor says that many companies continue to make mistakes in implementing it. This puts them at risk of penalties and fines fined. There are a few...
Your legal rights as a pregnant woman at work
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...
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...