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...
Workplace Discrimination
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...
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...
Handling promotion discrimination and protecting your rights
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...
Is it discrimination if former employers lie in a job reference?
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...
Changes in management could lead to discrimination
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...
Does your boss have a biased attitude?
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...
3 common types of workplace discrimination
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...
Signs of racial discrimination in the 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...
How do you prove gender discrimination in the workplace?
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...