Discrimination in the hiring process is unlawful, but it is a common occurrence. The employer's preconceived notions or prejudices may block your chances of landing a job, and it is illegal across all states. Such discrimination may be based on your race, gender, or...
Your right to religious freedom is one of the most basic civil rights afforded to you under the U.S. Constitution. You can practice your faith, whatever that faith may be. You should not have to worry about your employer punishing you because of your religious...
Humans are, by nature, curious beings. It's not uncommon for them to ask questions about how things work or how something came to be. Individuals often ask others about their ethnic background or race if it's hard for them to pinpoint. It may seem insensitive,...
Employers have a duty to prevent discrimination from occurring in the workplace. It’s against the law for any employer to engage in discriminatory actions. While some people might think that discrimination only occurs in very obvious ways, there are a host of ways...
When you’re coming up with the perfect candidate, you may have an age range in mind. Maybe you already have a relatively older workforce, for instance, and you want to bring on someone who is younger for their perspectives, technological proficiency and energy. Maybe...
You're a private person, and you prefer to keep your private life away from the workplace -- but your boss asks a lot of questions. Some of those questions are specifically about your romantic life. What can you do? Your personal life should stay personal. It has no...
A rather complicated discrimination lawsuit has been working its way through the California court system for almost a year now. The case is drawing headlines not only for its unique nature but also for the fact that it seems to have opened a floodgate on similar...
More and more older Americans are remaining a vital part of the U.S. workforce. In many cases, aging individuals keep working because they want to stay busy. Other times, these people need to continue earning a reliable income. Regardless of why older people remain on...
If you’re a high-level executive or partner in a company, are you entitled to discrimination protection under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act? The answer isn’t clear -- yet. Here’s why it matters: If you’re an employee who suffers discrimination, wrongful...
Once upon a time, employers in this country could pretty much get away with anything. They could pay women less, harass their female employees, assign people of color lower-paying or less-attractive work than white employees and do other egregious actions with total...
