When you work somewhere where your primary language isn't spoken, you have to adapt. Even while doing that, there may be times when you don’t understand jokes or comments made at your expense. In those cases, you may find out later that someone was harassing you or...
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You may now be able to sue your Milwaukee employer for hair discrimination
Milwaukee's Common Council placed their stamp of approval on a proposal that would ban employers from discriminating against their workers because of their hairstyles late last month. They did so after reviewing multiple accounts of how African-American females often...
Subtle workplace discrimination and microaggressions
Anti-discrimination laws have forever changed the American workplace, and overt discrimination is now far less common than it was just a few decades ago. However, experts who study discrimination say that the laws alone did not eliminate discrimination or the...
Why hairstyle requirements can be a form of racial discrimination
Many businesses have dress codes that limit what staff members in various positions can wear on the job. A good staff dress code prevents employee conflict and helps present a positive image of the company and its workforce to consumers. Unfortunately, some of the...
Protect your career with these tips for dealing with workplace disputes
If there is one thing that can put a damper on your life, it’s having an office dispute. You spend hours a day with the people you work with, and if something isn’t going right, then your day could be miserable. If you’re dealing with a dispute at work, you want to...
3 tips for employees with disabilities
For workers with disabilities, navigating the employment process can be challenging. You may have different needs and limitations than other workers. Yet, the prospect of making those needs known can be intimidating, especially if you're just starting out. Here are...
An overview of race, color and national origin discrimination
Discrimination in the workplace is illegal under both federal and state labor laws, and there are many protected classes. For instance, workers cannot be discriminated against on the basis of age or gender. Today, let’s take a look at three closely-related areas of...
Understanding your employment rights as a veteran
Military service members sacrifice much in the line of duty – the comforts of home, proximity to their loved ones and countless day-to-day luxuries that non-service members often take for granted. Indeed, your life itself may be on the line. Despite the rigors and...
Disparate treatment: Who has the burden of proof?
Federal law prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy and disability. One of the most common types of discrimination claims involves disparate treatment – that is, an allegation that an employer...
Landmark decision protects LGBTQ workers from employment discrimination
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark decision on Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act. The court held that Title VII prohibits employment discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and transgender status. It represents a major victory for...