You never sensed any discrimination from your boss when you got your job. They treated you just the same way they treated all the other employees, and you felt like a valued part of the team. However, that person has now left their position and the owner of the...
You have a tremendous working history with glowing references from all of your previous employers. Your latest opportunity has you feeling very excited and optimistic about your future prospects. Unfortunately, you’ve noticed some behavior from your boss that is...
Workplace discrimination can take on many different forms. While it's illegal in most cases to discriminate against someone in the workplace, it unfortunately still happens all too often. In this post, we'll look at some of the most common types of workplace...
Every employee deserves a discrimination-free workplace. Unfortunately, racial discrimination remains prevalent in workplaces throughout the United States. If you have been discriminated against at work based on your race, you might consider pursuing a discrimination...
While discrimination in the workplace is illegal, it is unfortunate that thousands of cases are still reported each year throughout the country. Gender-based discrimination happens when an employer refuses to hire you, treats you unfavorably, or dismisses you from...
Every employee deserves a conducive work environment. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is widespread throughout the United States. If you are a victim of discrimination at your place of work, it is important that you take appropriate steps to report the vice...
Michigan is still the only state in the country where weight is a protected characteristic. Under the law, which was enacted back in 1976, employers cannot discriminate on the basis of a person’s weight (as well as height and age). Age is now a protected class under...
We all know that blatant workplace discrimination can derail a person’s job and even their career. So can microaggressions. Miriam-Webster defines a microaggression as “a comment or action that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally expresses a prejudiced...
Everyone is free to choose their sexual orientation and gender identity. If someone at work discriminates against you because of your sex, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Some people are afraid to do this because...
Daily life can be more difficult when you have a significant, disabling medical condition. Whether you depend on a wheelchair to get around or have limitations on what physical tasks you can perform, a medical condition that affects your job can limit your...
