Discrimination
Signs of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
In the modern workplace, sexual harassment charges have remained steady for more than a decade. Sexual harassment can happen to anyone, regardless of gender identity or orientation, and can leave those who experienced it unsure of how to proceed. Understanding the signs of sexual harassment at work is a …
The Impact of Unconscious Bias on Employment Discrimination
Unconscious bias can quietly influence workplace dynamics. It is the automatic judgments anyone can make about another person based on background, appearance or stereotypes, often without realizing it. This behavior can affect hiring practices, promotions and collaboration among colleagues. Recognizing unconscious bias is vital because it curbs diversity, hinders …
What Do You Need to File a Religious Employment Discrimination Lawsuit?
Religious discrimination involves treating people differently because of their religious beliefs. Such discriminatory conduct can occur in many ways within the employment setting, including harassment, segregation, unreasonably restrictive grooming practices and other unfair employment actions. Employees who encounter such challenges may institute a civil action, but it’s important to know …
What Do You Need to File a Racial Employment Discrimination Lawsuit?
There are three things you should consider when suing for racial discrimination. First is the law because it helps determine whether you have a cause of action or legal claim. Second is the procedure, which includes the pre-conditions for commencing legal proceedings, the court with jurisdiction to hear your case, …
Examples of Criminal Record Discrimination
An estimated 70 million to 100 million Americans have a criminal record. While employers in the United States can legally inquire about an applicant’s criminal history during the recruiting process, the laws are shifting, and Pennsylvania laws have changed to protect these job applicants from criminal record discrimination.
Do you …