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Yes, under certain circumstances. Generally, employers can establish dress codes that apply to everyone, or to all employees within certain job categories. These dress codes can generally require a certain degree of formality or a uniform, and that does not make them...
It was only a few decades ago that HIV and AIDS were new, incurable and widely considered among the scariest diseases a person could have. Science and public opinion have come an amazingly long way since that time, to the point where it is somewhat rare to hear about...
As an employee, you probably expect to receive fair treatment at work, but sometimes you may sense a bias toward your colleagues. Your dedicated work ethic, experience and quality performance might not merit the negative attention you receive. Human resources should...
Imagine losing your job because of your new hairstyle. Imagine having a job offer rescinded when your prospective employer found an image of you on social media and decided you were no longer a good fit for the position because of your hairstyle. These scenarios have...
Within the past few years, the United States has had a significant reckoning on gender equality in public and private life. The #MeToo and “Time’s Up” movements shone a bright light on just how common sexual harassment and assault are for women. Many other major...
Racial discrimination in the workplace happens in Michigan and throughout the United States. Recently, a black Facebook employee filed a claim of racial discrimination against the social media giant, and this is not the first time the company has been accused of...
A Muslim woman who worked at a McDonald’s franchise is suing her former employers over claims of religious discrimination and sexual harassment. When the woman converted to Islam in 2017, she started wearing a hijab and requested that she be given time to pray...
For women in Michigan, getting pregnant is often one of the happiest times in their lives. They’re looking forward to starting families and becoming mothers. When everything goes smoothly, it’s wonderful. When there are medical complications, things become a lot more...
It's a "vicious cycle," says corporate diversity/inclusion consultant Lily Zheng, and it "keeps systemic inequity deeply entrenched within many workplaces."The cycle Zheng spotlights in a recent Harvard Business Review article is resistantly apparent in many company...
Some workers in Michigan and elsewhere - research often points to female employees - feel that something in the workplace is just wrong even when all relevant factors seem unproblematic on the surface.Those employees look around their office or other work venue and...