Life can be difficult when you are pregnant. Physical and hormonal changes can make everyday tasks a challenge. But being pregnant shouldn’t result in unfair treatment on the job. If you think you are being treated unfairly at work because of pregnancy, please continue reading to learn about your rights. In this blog post I will explain how federal laws…
Now that Donald Trump has become the next President of the United States, several communities find themselves wondering how their lives will change. They want to know how Donald Trump can affect laws that protect them from sex discrimination and sexual orientation discrimination at work. Will they be safe from harassment in years to come? Can Trump reverse laws on sex discrimination…
When you think of wage discrimination, you may think of secretaries, teachers, or other traditionally female roles. But a recent lawsuit by female lawyer Kerrie L. Campbell against the law firm Chadbourne & Parke shows that wage discrimination can happen at any...
When racist jokes fly in the workplace it can make every shift uncomfortable. When does racial harassment cross the line into discrimination? Is there anything you can do to stop the jokes? In this blog post, I will discuss the federal laws against racial...
If you are facing sexual harassment at work, you know it’s about more than just an unwanted word or gesture. Sexual harassment causes all kinds of harmful effects that can damage your health, well-being, and career. Even if you aren’t directly the victim, the hostile workplace created by sexual harassment can have long-lasting effects. In this blog post, I will…
If you are one of the nearly 1.4 million Americans who identify as transgender or transsexual, finding and maintaining employment can be challenging. Many LGBT employees are afraid to come out at work. They are worried that their employers will fire them, discriminate against them, or make their workplace a hostile, and even dangerous, place to be. When that happens,…
Women searching for new jobs in male-dominated industries often feel like they are facing an uphill climb. They may face stereotypes and discrimination even before they sit down for an interview. But are there jobs out there that are actually “just for men”? Is there...
If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, it can sometimes be hard to get your employer to address your needs. Lack of reasonable accommodations can make your work life miserable, and make it harder for you to do your job. Is that what happened at FedEx Ground? Did FedEx...
You go to work every day wondering whether you will be hit on, flirted with, or touched inappropriately. You know your status as an employee depends on how you respond to these sexual advances. But your job is off the books. Is there anything you can do about it? Can...
As a country, America has come a long way since World War II when women first began to enter the workforce. Today, women are represented in every industry, and continue to hold prominent positions in fields like medicine, law, and education. Yet, even as more women enter the board room and take on leadership roles, others are being left behind.…