Workplace discrimination

Getting passed over for a promotion can be frustrating, especially when you believe you were the most qualified candidate for the position. It can be even more concerning when you are a woman and the person selected is a male coworker with less experience and fewer...

Work is supposed to be a place of stability and opportunity. Yet for some LGBTQ+ workers, even small interactions in the workplace can carry stress, uncertainty, and fear. Discrimination is not always obvious or as dramatic as it may appear on screen. Sometimes it...

When an employee violates company policies, they typically face disciplinary action. This can be a verbal/written warning, for instance, when addressing poor performance. Or it can be a suspension, demotion or termination for serious infractions, such as safety...

Harassment and discrimination lawsuits brought by employees often focus on the acts of specific coworkers or managers. A substantial percentage of discrimination and harassment lawsuits involve allegations of retaliation.  The affected worker claims that the company...

Employment discrimination involves a company considering protected characteristics when making staffing decisions. Medical conditions and genetic information are among the protected characteristics listed in federal statutes. Additionally, federal laws, such as the...

Workplace discrimination remains persistent despite policies, awareness campaigns and diversity initiatives. For organizations striving to create fair and respectful environments, encouraging employees to raise concerns is critical. Yet, many workers remain silent out...

Workplace discrimination can take many forms. One of the more subtle yet growing issues is generational bias. With different age groups working side by side, it’s not uncommon for misunderstandings, assumptions and stereotypes to appear on the job. These age-related...

The right to pray during the work day is an important issue for many employees. Questions often arise about whether religious expression is legally protected in the workplace and what options are available if it is restricted.  Here is what employees should know about...

Employers sometimes decide to cut staff. It could be because business is not going so well. It could be because they are merging with another company and need to avoid duplicating positions. Or it could be that someone is going on an efficiency drive and believes...

There are many cases of workplace sexual harassment that are never reported. In other cases, people eventually do make their report, but there can be a delay of months or years before they do so. They may never even go to HR at all, but may simply speak up after...