There was a time in our country when white doctors (who made up the vast majority of the profession) could turn away patients simply because they were of another race or ethnicity. Today, our hospitals are filled with doctors, nurses and other medical professionals of...
Year: 2022
3 options if an employer won’t honor your severance agreement
Some companies automatically offer severance packages to certain employees. Other times, employees can specifically negotiate severance arrangements when accepting a new position with an employer, or when leaving their employment. Whether the severance package is a...
Workplace ageism begins earlier than you think
Age discrimination has been around for generations of workers across many sectors of employment. But a newer and even more disturbing trend is the much earlier onset of workplace ageism. In decades past, older employees were more favorably perceived. Those with years...
Potential barriers to reporting workplace misconduct
You’re a dedicated employee who is always willing to go that extra mile for the company. What you’re not willing to do is break the law or turn a blind eye to misconduct. Sadly, the harsh reality is that while this attitude is admirable, it can place you in a...
Be wary of discrimination if your company changes hands
You may have taken the job at your current company without any worries about discrimination. You could tell from the moment that you came in and were hired that this wasn’t the type of place where that happened. The boss clearly was willing to give everyone an equal...
You should not face disability discrimination at work
While being an at-will employee tends to be interpreted as an employer can fire you for any reason, that’s an inaccurate assumption. There are many reasons why an employer cannot fire an employee, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA prevents...
Is racial discrimination a problem in your workplace?
Racial discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfavorably due to their race or characteristics of a race (for example, facial features, skin color or hair texture). It may also involve someone being treated unfairly because they are married to someone of a...
Report: Corporations are the biggest thieves in America
When you consider different types of theft that are very costly, you may think of things like people robbing a bank or a jewelry store. Maybe you think of people robbing personal homes and taking televisions and other electronics. All of these things do happen, and...
Discrimination: Establishing a pattern of behavior
If you believe that you are being discriminated against or treated unfairly at work, it can be a good idea to keep a record of events. This can be a simple journal, whether it is digital or written in hard copy. It can list out what events occurred, how you perceived...
3 whistleblower mistakes you need to avoid
Whistleblowers play a crucial role in safeguarding public interests. However, whistleblowing also comes with its share of risks. It is not uncommon for whistleblowers to be ostracized or subjected to retaliation by their employers. Fortunately, if you are a would-be...