Workplace Discrimination

Workplace discrimination and retaliation both violate Michigan civil rights law but they happen for different reasons. Understanding that difference can help you determine whether your employer acted unlawfully. What discrimination means under civil rights law An...

Your performance reviews have always been excellent, and your contributions have been consistent. Yet suddenly, you feel sidelined. Discussions around "restructuring" or "fresh perspectives" seem to invariably lead to the departure of older, more experienced...

Employees have very specific rights that employers can’t infringe upon. These include things like being able to report illegal behaviors, such as discrimination, harassment or violations of any laws. They also include being able to take leave under the Family and...

Federal and state laws protect most employees from discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, gender, religion, age, ethnicity and disability. Some states and cities have additional protected characteristics like sexual orientation and gender...

Even though there are laws to protect pregnant workers, many still face problems on the job due to bias. This discrimination can take many different forms. What mistreatment might pregnant employees experience in the workplace? 1. Hiring discrimination Pregnancy...

Navigating the world of employment can be challenging, especially for individuals with disabilities. However, laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States ensure that these workers have the chance to thrive in their careers. One way the...

Age discrimination in the workplace is not always obvious. In some cases, what may seem like subtle jabs can actually warrant a claim for age discrimination. Despite legal protections under laws like the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) in the United...

While women have made great strides in the workplace, gender-based discrimination remains a significant issue. According to a recent Deloitte survey, 44% of women have experienced harassment or microaggressions at work. However, only about one-fifth of these women...

Even today, instances of racial discrimination continue to plague the workplace. This form of discrimination occurs when an individual is treated poorly due to their race or characteristics associated with race. Such behavior not only creates a hostile work...

As a worker, discrimination could affect you in various ways. Whether you lose your job or struggle with a demotion, this is a serious problem in Michigan and across the U.S. Sometimes, workers experience discrimination due to their age. Regrettably, age...