Facing discrimination at work is a painful and isolating experience that can affect not only your job performance but also your overall well-being. The emotional toll of unfair treatment based on your race, gender, age, religion, disability or other protected...
Employers are paying more attention to fostering diversity and inclusion within their businesses. Yet, discrimination at work remains a major problem in the United States, with 67,000 reported cases in 2020 alone. This figure clearly highlights a significant gap...
Companies in New York and throughout the country are constantly working to build and cultivate an inclusive workplace. It creates a positive and healthy atmosphere that makes employees feel appreciated, included and motivated to express their individuality. Apart from...
Today, employees may prefer working with business leaders who provide equal access to opportunities and resources to all. They could be looking for a safe space where they can grow regardless of their race, religion and sexual orientation. Unfortunately, despite the...
Retirement is often a heartwarming occasion for employees, allowing them to look back at their professional lives and receive appreciation from long-time colleagues. Unfortunately, these employment decisions could have hidden agendas, such as when older employees are...
While we have come a long way when it comes to combating discrimination, it is unfortunately still rampant in work environments. Employees still experience bias in hiring processes, promotions, pay, job assignments and other aspects of employment due to them being...
Employees who stand up against their employers and report illegal behavior and practices put themselves at risk of retaliation. Nevertheless, the law protects employees against workplace reprisal and allows them to report any retaliatory actions, such as an unfounded...
It is an unfortunate reality that discrimination is rampant in workplaces. Many employers have discriminatory employment practices, creating a hostile environment for applicants and employees because of their race, age, disability and other specific characteristics....
Being pregnant is tough, especially when you’re trying to find a job or maintain your performance at your current employment. As if focusing on your health, the health of your unborn child, and your work isn’t enough, you might also face difficulties at your job when...
Many of us know that the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits certain types of discrimination in the workplace, but there's a lot more to the law of discrimination than that. A patchwork of federal, state and local laws are aimed at employment discrimination....