Discrimination

America is a cultural melting pot and this especially applies to California. Various ethnicities, faiths and creeds all come together as one community. The workplace generally reflects this dynamic. Your religion is an essential part of your life. Following your faith...

The law protects workers from facing discrimination in the workplace. In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) shows that workplace discrimination is on the decline. Yet, there are still some people who are subjected to discrimination at work. They...

America is a cultural melting pot, and the majority of workplaces reflect this. The law also reflects this through its anti-discrimination statutes. Generally, most people get along and are not treated poorly at work because of their religious beliefs or background....

Some say age is just a number. However, people aged 45 and up who may find themselves facing age discrimination in the workplace might not agree. Taking into account that most people think age 65 is the right age for retirement, the trend of forcing people who are...

Hair has a cultural history that has shaped people for centuries. When people aren’t able to express their culture, they may feel they are being racially or culturally targeted. This can cause conflict at workplaces that require dress codes – that include how an...

There is no question that obesity has become a significant problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of American adults are obese. Some laws protect certain classes from discrimination, but is being...

Your employer just gave you marching orders and you are trying to wrap your mind around being jobless. You have been a diligent employee. So why have you lost your job? If you believe your dismissal breached the terms of your employment contract or the California and...

In California, employees, job applicants, temporary employees and unpaid interns all have the right to file a claim against a business for discrimination. Cases of discrimination can occur in many ways and may be related to sex, military status, marital status, sexual...

Federal law protects whistleblowers who speak up about illegal activity at their jobs. Those who report misconduct by their employers should not have to worry about demotion, termination or a cut in pay. Employers could face federal consequences if they retaliate...

The United States has made enormous strides toward equal workplace treatment for all Americans regardless of their sex. However, those identifying as a gender different from their sex at birth still face discrimination in the workplace. According to the Equal...