Articles Posted in Discrimination

No employees should be discriminated at work for any reason. Not only does this make the time at work unpleasant, it can also lead to legal troubles for the employer. There are no good reasons for people to have to deal with this type of behavior. The effects of being subjected to discrimination vary greatly. It is…

Your ability to do your job has nothing to do with your gender. Men and women can perform the same jobs, receive the same schooling and achieve the same success in any career. However, some industries remain primarily male-dominated, and some employers continue to discriminate against employees and potential employees on the basis of their…

Many protected statuses exist to ensure that employers aren’t discriminating against employees based on these factors since they don’t impact a person’s ability to do their job duties. A person’s gender, race and age are a few protected statuses. Religion is another one. Some people don’t realize how religious beliefs and practices might come into…

When some individuals think about workplace discrimination claims, they might mistakenly think that the complainant is just being sensitive. This misconception has been causing problems for a long time, especially when the discrimination is subtle. Employment discrimination has a host of impacts, some of which affect the employee and others that impact the clients or…

No one wants to be in a workplace where he or she feels threatened, harassed or discriminated against. It’s equally as frustrating to be terminated based on your gender, sexual preferences, disability or other reasons. As someone who needs to protect his or her job, it’s important that you keep track of why you’re being…

The workforce in America is diverse. Keeping it that way and providing opportunities to the citizens and immigrants here is one thing that keeps this country moving forward. Sadly, some employers decide that discrimination is perfectly acceptable. The law disagrees with this. Employers can’t discriminate against people based on protected statuses. One of these protected…

Many different forms of discrimination can occur in the workplace. One that isn’t often discussed is religious discrimination. This type of discrimination isn’t always easy to spot, so employees must pay close attention to what is being said and done in the workplace. Religious discrimination is forbidden by federal and state laws. Title VII of the…

As the majority of the population is getting older, age discrimination is becoming much more prevalent in the workplace. You may have recently seen management force one of your colleagues into retirement, or maybe you heard a story about another friend in the Houston area that did not get a job because he was not…

Employees shouldn’t have to deal with any form of discrimination. You should be able to work, and to find a job, without having to worry that you will be a target simply because of a protected status. There are several statuses that are protected by the law. It is important that all employees know what…

A pregnancy is a joyful time for most women, but some women feel a sense of dread when they realize they will have to tell their employer about the pregnancy. Discrimination is the cause of the dread. Fortunately, pregnant women have specific protections against discrimination in the workplace. These protections extend through the breastfeeding period.…