When it comes to your employment, working hard can make a big difference. After all, when you apply for a position or try to ascend the work “ladder,” your performance matters – or at least it should. Unfortunately, sometimes people are judged for things aside from their work performance. Many employers have...
Category: Employment Law
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
There are certainly hardships that come from getting older. However, these hardships should never come in the form of workplace discrimination. Age discrimination in the workplace is an unfortunate reality for many people. Age discrimination occurs when age is considered in terms of hiring, firing, promotions, setting wages, or establishing other...
Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Under the Constitution of the United States, each of us enjoys the religious freedom to believe in whatever we wish and to practice whichever religion we wish. Therefore, it’s not surprising that both federal and state law prohibit religious discrimination in the workplace. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...
Here’s What to Know About Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace
Pregnancy has long been revered as a beautiful experience that culminates in new life. But while many hold this belief, discrimination towards pregnant women continues to occur each and every day in the workplace. Many employers do not want to hire someone who they feel won’t work as hard due to their...
How to Tell the Difference Between Joking and Harassment in the Workplace
We all want to feel comfortable in the workplace. Sometimes people feel that doing things like making jokes and bantering can unite them. But sometimes the joke can cross the line making others feel uncomfortable or even unsafe. But how can you differentiate between a joke and harassment in the workplace?...