Discrimination

There are many cases where workplace harassment is obvious to everyone involved. Say that a coworker intentionally makes disparaging remarks about you based on your gender or makes lewd comments about you based on your sexual preferences. This person knows that they...

New York City is easily one of the most diverse cities in the world. That includes religious affiliation. New Yorkers come here from everywhere on the globe, bringing a multitude of faiths and beliefs with them. While most everyone knows that employment discrimination...

If you are unhappy about the dress code your employer is asking you to abide by and are wondering why they are not making everyone in your workforce dress like that, you might wonder if discrimination is at play. Yet, if you think about other businesses you use,...

Workplace discrimination can take a serious toll on your career and overall well-being. Being unfairly treated because of personal attributes beyond your control, like your race, gender, age or disability, can be frustrating, and you may feel powerless. Fortunately,...

Thanks to medical advancements made over the past few decades, people are broadly empowered to learn more about their personal medical reality than ever before. And, as a result, employees may encounter situations where their genetic information is improperly used or...

The birth of a little one is a joyous occasion. However, for some expectant mothers in the workplace, it can also be a time of stress. When companies give their employees a hard time for prenatal appointments or expressing breast milk for their newborn, it can create...

It’s very clear under modern labor laws that workplace discrimination is illegal. The law has established certain protected classes, such as race, age, religion and pregnancy status. These are just a few examples, but discriminating against employees within these...

Workplace discrimination involves unfair treatment of workers who are in a protected class. Examples of protected classes include national origin, race, age, religion, gender and more. Regardless of these inherent qualities, all workers need to be treated fairly....

New York City is home to people who speak just about every recognized language in the world. However, in most workplaces, people are required to speak English (even if it’s their second or third language) to do their job. That doesn’t mean, however, that employers can...

Like most people approaching 40, you probably see yourself as fit and sharp enough to continue contributing to the workforce and economy for many more years. Unfortunately, workplace ageism could mean that some managers and co-workers see you differently than you see...