Pregnancy is a protected characteristic. This means that pregnant employees cannot be discriminated against. Pregnancy discrimination can take numerous forms, but it essentially amounts to adverse treatment based on the pregnancy. Employees need to know what pregnancy...
Have you ever come across a job posting and got the feeling that there is no point in applying because the company is clearly not looking for someone like you? In some cases that is fine. There is no point in you applying if you do not have the qualifications or...
An employer may decide that they want to institute a dress code at the company. They think it will make the business seem more professional. They also think it will help customers in the store because they will immediately know who to talk to if they need help. ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into the workplace – and concerns about its use in employment decisions have been growing. While Colorado was the first state to enact legislation that addresses the use of algorithmic discrimination due...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved and put into effect the Pregnant Worker's Fairness Act (PWFA) final regulation on June 18, 2024, following its initial implementation on June 27, 2023. Fair and reasonable accommodations for pregnant...
You may struggle to effectively perform your essential job functions due to a physical or mental impairment. It could be a pregnancy, a chronic illness, a temporary medical condition or even mental health issues like anxiety and depression. In such a case, your...
There’s a saying that “men get more distinguished when they get older, but women just get old,” that resonates with women everywhere – particularly in the workplace. Modern workplaces are supposed to encourage diversity, but ageism still unfairly locks a lot of older...
The Chicago Human Rights Ordinance protects employees from discrimination based on different identity attributes, including age. Nonetheless, discrimination against older employees or applicants is not uncommon. Here is what to know about this protected class: Age 40...
We’ve all seen politicians speaking in front of a group of workers who mostly looked like they were being held hostage – or at the very least, highly uninterested -- even though they may have been holding signs with the candidate’s name or slogan. That’s just one...
Employment discrimination occurs when a worker is treated adversely compared to others based on a protected characteristic such as race, religion, gender and disability. Often, discrimination is blatant. For example, a worker may be paid less purely because of their...