Beginning June 2023, pregnant employees throughout the country will now have federal rights to “reasonable accommodations” in the workplace. These will be similar to what employers are required to provide disabled workers under the Americans with Disabilities Act...
If you work in the federal sector and live with a disability, you can ask your employer to make reasonable accommodations. The idea is that they do these to help you do your job more easily. It is not trying to gain an advantage that others do not get but rather...
When someone applies for a job, they certainly know that they shouldn’t be selected or rejected based on something like their race. This would be a violation of their rights because it would be racial discrimination. In 2023 and beyond, you’re probably not going to...
You may have witnessed people experiencing discrimination or harassment on the job. Perhaps it has even happened to you. Maybe you've missed out on a promotion because of your age, for example, or perhaps you've been mistreated because of your gender. When it happens,...
Age discrimination is a serious problem in this country. According to a recent report by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the majority of older workers face age discrimination at their workplace. It can be rather disheartening for the millions of...
Pretty much everyone knows that all forms of harassment in the workplace are illegal. In fact, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits any form of harassment at work, including sexual harassment. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is still rampant at work. But, how do...
