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...
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Workplace Discrimination
Was that age discrimination? Two subtle examples.
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...
Why do some women not report workplace discrimination?
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...
Racial Discrimination against Lake Orion Trucking Company
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...
Age discrimination during the hiring process
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...
Can discrimination contribute to a hostile work environment?
Employers across the board have made many attempts in recent years to make their work environments better for all employees. Unfortunately, it is impossible for every company to control every employee, and hostile work environments still emerge. But what contributes...
Reasonable accommodations and disabled workers
If you have a disability, you could encounter various challenges in daily life, especially when it comes to the workplace. Unfortunately, some disabled job applicants and employees experience various violations of their rights (such as sexual harassment and...
Ex-employee alleges racial discrimination at Michigan school
With the movement to combat racial injustice gaining steam across America, we can only hope that it one day gains more traction among employers in hopes of eliminating workplace racial discrimination. Racial discrimination continues to exist in our culture whether in...
What does pregnancy discrimination look like?
Bringing a new child into your family is an exciting event, but workplace discrimination can take this joyous occasion and turn it into a challenge. Thousands of workers experience pregnancy discrimination every year, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Workers with disabilities face workplace discrimination, too
Prior to the Americans with Disabilities Act, having a disability was challenging in the United States, including in Michigan. After all, public buildings were not accessible to those with disabilities, for example. Even though this has since been addressed, several...