Year: 2024
Spotting unlawful age discrimination at work
Age discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that most often affects older employees as they age. This kind of mistreatment can potentially limit their career opportunities, affect their job security and diminish their ability to maintain their dignity in...
Can employers punish workers for their FMLA leave requests?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) established a crucial right for modern workers. Specifically, the FMLA permits employees in certain circumstances to request unpaid leave from their work. The FMLA allows workers to prioritize their own health or the needs of...
3 ways pregnancy discrimination can happen at work
Even though working women are no longer considered a novelty, a lot of employers still don’t seem to be on board with making room for their pregnant employees. While it’s no longer legal to outright dismiss someone from their position simply because they are pregnant,...
Facing discrimination at work? Get to know the EEOC
Employees who are facing unfair treatment in the workplace may be in a position to seek justice. When mistreatment occurs as a result of retaliation for exercising one’s protected rights or involves the targeting of someone for their legally protected characteristics,...