You may have heard people talk about breaking the glass ceiling. This is a term they will often use in reference to their careers and what they’re trying to accomplish, but you may not be sure exactly what they mean. The truth is that the glass ceiling is a metaphor,...
In states where marijuana use is legal for recreational and medical purposes, including Michigan, employers who test applicants as well as employees for drug use are making individual decisions about whether to continue testing for this drug. Unlike many drugs, traces...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Not only is workplace discrimination unacceptable in any industry or business, but it’s also illegal. While being passed over for a promotion is disappointing, it can also impact your life in other ways. For example, if you don’t earn a promotion based on...
Whether a former employer's untruths during a reference about you are discriminatory depends on the details of your situation. However, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stresses that lying in a job reference is illegal in certain circumstances. It...
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...
