When we think of the different types of discrimination, we often don't consider how a person's age may impact how they are treated. Unfortunately, ageism is a big problem in many workplaces and may often go unnoticed. Knowing the signs of age discrimination is...
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Employment Discrimination
Why is “recent graduates” a problematic term for want ads?
In some cases, employers may post job listings that say they are looking for recent college graduates. They know they need to bring on new talent. They believe they can find it with college students from the area, so they’re trying to attract those individuals to the...
2 warning signs of discrimination at work
Despite numerous state and federal legislations as well as years of awareness, workplace discrimination remains a major problem in U.S. workplaces. Workplace discrimination can demoralize employees, lead to a high turnover rate, ruin the organization’s reputation and...
Can your employer prohibit you from speaking another language?
National origin is one of the protected classes under both California and federal law. That means it’s illegal for employers to discriminate against applicants and employees based on where they were born (or where their parents or those even farther back in their...
Are you being bullied at work?
You pride yourself on your work ethic and professional attitude. Every day, you aim to do your job to the highest standard and operate well within the team. Unfortunately, all of your colleagues may not share the same outlook as you. Workplace bullying is a serious...
The enduring health impacts of workplace discrimination
Gainful employment is fundamental to our financial security. Parents go to work to put their children through college. Newlywed couples work hard so that they can afford vacations, transport and even a new home. Young people enter the job market to build a brighter...
How to be an ally when you see workplace discrimination
It’s taken a long time, but people in this nation are finally having substantive conversations about what it means to have privilege -- and what it means to be marginalized. In the wake of several different movements and social upsets, more people than ever have...
California’s Crown Act fights against subtle workplace racism
Overt workplace racism is something that people know violates their rights as employees. The use of inappropriate humor or workplace hostility to make someone feel uncomfortable because of their race is a documentable and provable offense. The same is true of...
What does sex-based discrimination in the workplace include?
Anyone who pays attention to the news has probably heard at least one story about sex-based discrimination in the workplace. What many people don’t realize, however, is how encompassing the laws are in this area. Sex discrimination has to do with gender identity,...