Last time, we started discussing how even though we would like to think otherwise, many employers will actively consider a person's individual religious beliefs or practices when making employment-related decisions.However, we also discussed how even though this...
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Workplace Discrimination
What does federal law have to say concerning religious discrimination?
When a person interviews for a job or meets with a manager to discuss the possibility of a promotion, the last thing on their mind is likely their individual religious beliefs or practices. That's because they assume, correctly, that this is a highly personal issue...
Do cancer survivors face job discrimination?
When it comes to the fight against cancer the good news is that we've made remarkable progress, as more people than ever are now beating the disease, or able to live longer and happier lives. Indeed, statistics show that nearly 5.6 million people considered to be of...
LGBT employees still at risk in Florida
The last several years have seen huge steps forward in the rights of LGBT Americans. Marriage equality, the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell and countless advances in cultural acceptance have ushered in a new era for many LGBT people.What most people don't understand,...
What is considered a disability in the workplace?
Many people know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees from suffering discrimination due to disabilities in the workplace. But what does that really mean? When an employee is facing discrimination, he or she may have questions about who is...
EEOC numbers show ageism is alive and well in U.S.
Recently released figures from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission indicate that a certain form of discrimination is still alive and well in workplaces throughout the nation despite efforts by advocacy groups to change perceptions and challenge...
Is Hollywood discriminating against female directors?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the federal agency tasked with "enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee" on the basis of things like disability, race, age or other membership in other protected...
Waivers of ADEA protection require special legal consideration
In many workplaces across the nation, older employees are treated with the necessary respect by both their colleagues and employers, with each valuing their extensive experience, carefully honed skills and unique insight that can only come from years on the job.As...
Will the state expand employment opportunities for the disabled?
While we would prefer to think otherwise, the simple and sad truth is that qualified disabled people often face very real, very challenging -- and sometimes very illegal -- obstacles in their quest to find suitable employment.Even though state lawmakers have...
The truth about discrimination based on national origin – II
In today's post, we'll continue our discussion concerning discrimination based on national origin, an especially pernicious and surprisingly prevalent form of illegal workplace bias.To recap, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines national origin...