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Category Archives: Workplace Discrimination
Grocery chain settles pregnancy discrimination case
Ralph's Grocery Co. settled a claim involving a pregnant employee who was forced to quit her job after her request for a modified work schedule was denied. The settlement included a $30,000 cash payment for lost wages to the woman. Additionally, Ralph's agreed to review…
Employment Discrimination In Response To Newest Recession
The Covid-19 pandemic is still very much active and continues to threaten health and life throughout the United States. But even as we worry about the risks of infection, we also need to worry about the many other issues related to the Pandemic, such as…
Do you need a personalized approach to your case?
Employment decisions are made based on a lot of different factors. Your experience, education, training, and even your fit within the workplace culture can all be taken into consideration when hiring, promoting, assigning work, and even reducing hours or terminating employment. But if you’ve suffered from a…
Gender Discrimination Allegations Made Against TMZ
A 27-year-old former production assistant and on-air contributor for TMZ and TooFab filed discrimination complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing. She alleges that during her nearly five years there, she and other women experienced a toxic…
Is your workplace a hostile work environment?
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Last Modified on Nov 19, 2025
You work hard to provide for your family and advance your career. However, in a hostile work environment, every day takes its toll on your emotional state. You may be cut off from advancement opportunities or endure jokes that make it clear that you do…
Is it illegal for your employer to ask about your sexual orientation?
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Last Modified on Nov 03, 2025
Many companies, in an effort to be inclusive and diverse, send out “voluntary requests” for their employees to answer very intimate and personal questions about their race, gender, marital status and sexual orientation. The company assures employees that the information is only used in aggregate…
Culture fit and acts of covert discrimination
Covert discrimination can occur when organizations deny applicants based on factors like beliefs, race, country of origin, lifestyle, or personal values, while claiming the applicant "did not match the fit of their company." This method allows organizations to hide discrimination by attributing the rejection to…
Federal and State Laws Forbid Retaliation by Employers
Federal and state laws forbid employers from retaliating against employees who file complaints about illegal activities or cooperate with investigations. Forbidden retaliatory measures include pay cuts, termination, demotion, or even moving an employee to a less desirable shift or location. These actions must be a…
What are signs of pregnancy discrimination in the workplace?
When you’re pregnant, you have a lot to think about. It shouldn’t include the way you’re treated by your employer or a prospective employer when you’re expecting a baby. Under the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act, it is unlawful for employers with 15 or more employees…
A breakdown of religions in the U.S.
Religious discrimination is, unfortunately, a reality even in modern times. People often see differing treatment based on what they believe. When this happens in the workplace, it is illegal. To understand why it happens, you first have to know about the major religious beliefs in…
Disabilities and Work: Employees can fight harassment
You have asthma, but you still need to work. You’re not disabled, and on most days, you are able to work without complications. Unfortunately, you are exposed to fumes, e.g., cleaning chemicals, on a regular basis. Unfortunately, that can cause you to have asthma flares.…
You don’t deserve to be discriminated against for your sexual orientation
When you started at your new job, you loved how you were treated and became a part of the team. You felt comfortable, so when someone abruptly asked you if you had a date for the weekend, you admitted that you were going to see…
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