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There are many different disabilities that people in the United States struggle with. Sometimes, a disability is the result of a genetic condition, an injury during birth, or an injury or illness earlier in life. Other times, people can become suddenly injured as adults. Degenerative conditions, like multiple sclerosis, or even mental health conditions, like…

Employees who are discriminated against at work might opt to make a complaint to their Human Resources (HR) department about the matter. They can file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as well. When you file this complaint, there are some terms that you might encounter and with which you should familiarize yourself. What is…

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…

When you become ill or have to care for someone in your family who is sick, you might have to take off of work. Other medical and family situations, such as the birth of a baby or the adoption of a child, might also necessitate time off of work. In all of these cases, the…

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…

The workplace shouldn’t be a place where workers have to deal with more stress than what is actually required for the job. Sadly, some employees are having to deal with hostile workplaces. This can make it hard for people to go to work each day. There are times when a hostile workplace can have negative…

Employees who work with the public often face irate customers. The issue isn’t that customers don’t have a right to be upset when things go wrong, it is that employees can’t be subjected to discriminatory or harassing behavior while they are on the clock. Some people might not think that businesses are responsible for how…

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…