In 2023, extremely overt examples of discrimination in the workplace are relatively. For instance, companies used to be able to say that they didn’t want to hire people from certain ethnic groups. This is now prohibited, so it’s very rare to find job postings that are...
Discrimination
Is a mass layoff a way to cover up employment discrimination?
For workers, a job is a source of income and often a major contributing factor to their self-esteem, so losing a job due to a termination or layoff can feel like a personal attack. Job loss may also lead to financial hardship very quickly, especially in scenarios...
Can employment discrimination cause trauma?
Trauma refers to the psychological and emotional distress experienced as a result of a deeply distressing or disturbing event. Workplace discrimination can have significant and long-lasting effects on an individual's mental health and overall well-being. ...
Stereotypes could lead to discrimination
Everyone is part of a certain social group. This inclusion can be very important. But it can also have a negative impact. For instance, there are those who will stereotype individuals simply because they are in that group. They don’t actually look at the individual...
Employers continue to post discriminatory job postings
Employers are not supposed to discriminate against employees when deciding who to hire. Everyone is supposed to have a fair chance to get a job. Discrimination cannot be carried out based on protected classes, such as race, age, gender, disability and the like....
Spotting pregnancy discrimination
One would hope that in this day and age, discriminating against someone based on pregnancy and conditions related to pregnancy would be a thing of the past. Yet, those with subconscious or explicit bias and those who fear for their company’s bottom line in ways that...
Could your employer be discriminating against you based on your age?
You’ve diligently held your role in the organization for a decade or two. In fact, you’ve been named the “Employee of the Month” several times. However, you’ve recently noticed a worrying trend: what began as a harmless comment about your age is going overboard. Could...
Discrimination could create a pattern of behavior
Even when you can clearly see that you are being discriminated against, it can sometimes be difficult to prove. After all, the other party may simply deny that they were discriminating against you and claim that it is all a misunderstanding. This is a very common...
What is New York’s “Ban The Box” Law?
When you have a criminal record, it can feel like finding employment is an impossibility. Employers sometimes use a person’s criminal history as a screening tool when they’re making hiring decisions, despite whether it has any bearing on whether that person can do the...
Was your age the reason you were not hired?
You might know that it’s illegal for an employer to discriminate against employees. However, discrimination during the hiring process is also illegal. Unfortunately, many qualified job applicants are rejected because of their gender, racial background and age. ...
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