Pregnancy discrimination happens when a pregnant woman receives unfair treatment at work because she is expecting a baby. This can have big effects on the woman and society. It is important for expectant mothers and families to take a careful look at this issue....
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Understanding religious practice accommodations in the workplace
Understanding accommodations in the workplace is essential for fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment. Among other considerations, it is important to explore the balance between employees' rights to express their faith and employers' operational needs....
Signs of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
As diverse as today’s work environment is, discrimination is still rampant among workplaces. One common discrimination is that related to pregnancy. This can manifest in many ways and it is essential to know these signs to properly address and combat pregnancy...
Taking a look at age discrimination
At work, discrimination can happen for different reasons. Aside from racial, sexual and disability discrimination, some employees experience age discrimination. This form of discrimination occurs when people receive unfair or different treatment due to their age....
Are Florida employers protected from wrongful termination claims?
Employers in an at-will employment state like Florida know they can legally terminate an employee anytime and for no reason at all. Employees have the same right to leave their employment at will. However, federal and state laws safeguard employee's rights against...
Recognizing language discrimination in the workplace
The U.S. workplace has become diverse in the past few years. With the country issuing hundreds of thousands of immigrant visas per year, more foreigners get to work together with natural-born citizens. However, despite the progress in diversity, nonnative speakers...
What to know about harassment in the restaurant industry
As a restaurant worker, you have a tough job. You’re on your feet for hours on end juggling multiple duties and dealing with customers who have high expectations. The pay can be low, and the hours can be long, meaning that you might feel like you have to grind every...
What is wrong with a woman on top?
In our progressive day and age, there is an increasing number of female CEOs and bosses in the workforce. Women are no longer afraid to take charge. But that does not mean they receive the same treatment as male bosses. Although there is nothing wrong with women in...
Woman with disabilities claims Disney discriminated against her
People who believe they have been mistreated by a Florida company, large or small, must be aware of their rights. Despite greater attention being paid to worker rights, discriminatory behavior still goes on. In a recent legal filing, a woman who had worked at a Disney...
How a reasonable accommodation creates an undue hardship
Allegations of disability discrimination can pose a significant threat to your business. It can lead to financial penalties that can rock your bottom line and your stability, and it can negatively impact the good will that you’ve worked hard to build with your...