Employment Law

Sexual workplace harassment isn’t just a women’s issue; men experience it too. Unlike women, who are more often encouraged to speak up, many male victims stay silent, unsure of how to respond or worried about how others might react. Everyone deserves to work in an...

Discrimination doesn’t always come in the form of harassment or termination. It’s also not always geared toward a worker based on their race, sexual identity or religion. It sometimes begins quietly with an employer who refuses to adjust the workplace so an employee...

Workplace discrimination based on race and national origin are unfortunately still somewhat common. Applicants seeking jobs and those pursuing advancement opportunities with their current employers may face discrimination. Racial discrimination may manifest as either...

Many cases of sexual harassment break down to a he-said, she-said scenario. There is no objective proof of actual misconduct, so the person enduring harassment feels like they cannot report the matter to management or take legal action. To prove what they have...

Employment should provide equal opportunities for everyone, yet many workers still face unfair treatment. Discrimination at work occurs when individuals are treated less favorably because of personal characteristics that are legally protected. Understanding how...

Sex-based discrimination in the workplace is generally illegal. Federal and state statutes prohibit employers from considering a worker's sex when making key employment decisions. Sex is a protected characteristic, much like race and religion. It generally should not...

If you go to your employer with an accusation of discrimination, you likely expect them to believe you and do something to resolve the situation. Often, this is not the case. Employers may use a number of strategies to deny that any discrimination. Sometimes, they may...

Every case of workplace sexual harassment is unique. Some professionals endure mistreatment from coworkers or supervisors that produces a hostile work environment. Others may experience quid pro quo sexual harassment. Quid pro quo sexual harassment can have a major...

Facing discrimination at work is never easy and it can leave you feeling confused, frustrated and even helpless. Discrimination may be based on race, gender, religion, disability or other protected traits. Whatever the reason, it is important to act early and...

Racial discrimination at work may happen when your skin color, facial features, name or cultural background affects how your manager, supervisor or coworkers treat you. When such harassment is frequent or severe enough to affect your work environment or job status, it...