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Racial discrimination in the workplace has been illegal in the United States since the passage of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite this, a shocking number of employees across the US find themselves victims of discrimination every year, and the effects can be devastating. Here are just five of the ways racial discrimination might affect you:
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Laws such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) all offer protections for employees to ensure they are treated fairly by their employers. However, part of these protections includes the right to avoid retaliation for reporting employment law violations. But what is retaliation, what does it look like, and what should you do if it happens to you?
Employment discrimination is a sadly common issue, and one that workers of all types may potentially deal with. However, that doesn’t mean it is necessarily obvious, and some people may be discriminated against without realizing it. Here are seven ways that employers may discriminate against their employees that you should watch out for:
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Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, it is illegal in the United States to discriminate against someone in an employment setting for being pregnant. Unfortunately, this does not stop many women from facing professional consequences for pregnancy and giving birth. But what exactly is pregnancy discrimination, and what should you do if it happens to you?
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Whether you are an employer or an employee, you should be wary of any potential signs of employment discrimination, including racial discrimination. While these signs may sometimes be obvious, they can also be more subtle and difficult to notice, allowing it to continue for a shockingly long time without being addressed. Here are seven signs of possible racial discrimination you should watch out for:
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Whether you are a business owner or an employee, you may need to deal with the issue of sexual harassment. This kind of behavior can result in a toxic work environment that can make it harder for employees to do their jobs, and potentially result in serious legal liability for employers. Here are seven potential signs of sexual harassment in the workplace that you should be wary of:
Whether you are an employee or an employer, it is essential to have a grasp of the laws that prohibit employment discrimination, which includes Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII) and Title I of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). For employees, these laws provide important legal protections, while employers can potentially be liable for violating these laws. Here are five important things you need to know about employment discrimination:
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has agreed to settle a lawsuit against Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., which alleged Hitachi discriminated against an employee. Hitachi has agreed to pay $85,000 in compensation along with other relief to settle the suit, which claimed that Hitachi failed to adequately accommodate the employee’s disability, and illegally rescinded an offer of permanent employment. The suit shows the EEOC is serious about enforcing anti-discrimination law and will come down hard on employers who refuse to accommodate disabled employees. Continue reading “EEOC Settles Disability Discrimination Claim Against Hitachi”
Employment discrimination is sometimes blatant, involving someone shouting slurs or making openly derogatory remarks. However, many forms of discrimination are much more subtle, and you may not realize it’s happening. Here are a few common warning signs to remember if you are being denied a promotion, raise, bonus, or other job benefits back because of your race, religion, nationality, sex, sexual preference or gender identity. Continue reading “Seven Ways to Tell You’re the Victim of Discrimination”
