When someone has an arrest or conviction record, they might worry about how it will affect their future, especially regarding employment. Discrimination based on someone's arrest or conviction record can make it challenging for individuals to move forward in life,...
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Workplace Discrimination
What should you know about race, color, national origin and ancestry discrimination?
Everyone – regardless of their background – deserves to have a safe and fair work environment. Unfortunately, prejudice in the workplace comes in many forms. It is important for employees to understand the ways that discrimination based on their racial or cultural...
What behaviors or actions can create a racially hostile work environment?
Employees deserve to feel safe and respected in their workplace. However, every day at work can become a struggle when their employer or coworkers do not treat a worker with respect because of their race. What should employees know about racially hostile work...
Can I request accommodations for long COVID?
Unfortunately, the impact of COVID can limit workers long after their initial infection has ended, and those employees may need to make adjustments to continue their work. What should workers know about modifications and accommodations for workers with long COVID?...
What is visual workplace harassment?
Most people are familiar with the physical actions and verbal comments that can constitute workplace harassment. Sometimes, though, harassment can take a third form: visual harassment. What does visual workplace harassment look like, and how can workers respond if...
Did you lose your job as a result of wrongful termination?
Any job loss—whether due to downsizing, economic struggles or other concerns—can be a struggle for workers. However, in some cases, employers break the law when ending their employee’s time at the company. What makes a termination “wrongful,” and what can wrongfully...
4 ways to document harassment in the workplace
If you experience incidents of harassment at work, it is vital to create a record of that experience. Not only does this record outline initial incidents, it can also highlight the extent of the problem you have experienced. What documentation should your record...
Can employers forbid religious clothing and grooming practices?
For some people, faith is a private thing. For others, though, their religious practice involves specific clothing requirements or grooming practices. Can their employers forbid them from this active and visible expression of their faith? What forms might religious...
Retaliation is not always obvious
If you file a complaint against your employer for discrimination or other illegal activities, the law protects you from retaliation. Unfortunately, not every act of retaliation is obvious. Managers may use subtle actions to punish you for making a complaint. What...
Should you accept your severance package offer?
I your employer ends your time with the company—whether because of termination or layoff—they may offer you a severance package. Even if this package seems fair, you might wonder whether the agreement is really fair to you. What should you know before accepting a...