An overview of disability rights and accommodations at work
Disability rights and employment law intersect in many ways, with accommodations and protections being a critical part of the relationship. Employees with disabilities must have access to the same...
View ArticleHow do workers with cognitive disabilities experience discrimination?
For many people with cognitive disabilities, everything about daily life can have unique challenges. This includes having a job. In the same way that laws exist to protect workers with physical...
View ArticleHow to prove age discrimination in wrongful termination cases?
In the world of work, unfair treatment sometimes rears its ugly head. For instance, injustices can be found where older employees may find it challenging to stand up against wrongful termination....
View ArticleWhat is the CROWN Act?
Navigating the complexities of workplace etiquette and standards can be challenging, particularly when it comes to personal appearance. A noteworthy change has come to Pennsylvania, offering more...
View ArticleNew psychological initiatives tackle continuing workplace ageism
A recent lawsuit against a social media giant, X, alleging a mass layoff involving its older employees triggers presumptions that ageism continues to permeate through the U.S. workplace. While this...
View ArticleWhat does employment retaliation look like?
The law has provisions against misconduct stemming from discrimination, such as employment retaliation. This violation happens when you file a complaint and someone intentionally makes employment...
View ArticleWhat constitutes religious discrimination in the workplace
An employee can experience discrimination from seniors or colleagues based on different aspects, including religion. Religious discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of their...
View ArticleWhat is genetic information discrimination in the workplace?
Workplace discrimination comes in many forms. We are mostly familiar with discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and disability. However, there is also a type of...
View ArticleAre transgender employees protected from discrimination In Pennsylvania?
According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, about three-quarters of transgender individuals say they have experienced discrimination in the workplace. In Pennsylvania, a significant...
View ArticleIsolation is a form of racial discrimination at work
Every workplace inherently treats employees with different job titles in varying ways. It’s a natural occurrence, even if often unacknowledged. But, there are instances where these differences in...
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