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...
Treating someone less favorably because of their age is known as ageism. While ageism may harm everyone, older adults are particularly vulnerable in Western society, where youth is greatly prized. Despite often being the most qualified and experienced professionals,...
What do you expect from your employment situation? For an unfortunate number, the most they can count on is a steady paycheck. Other rights, such as personal dignity and equal treatment, may be out of their immediate reach. Since the average person cannot risk job...
Your years of hard work and dedication to your job may not matter much when age discrimination rears its ugly head at your workplace. It's a harsh reality many individuals face as they advance in years, despite their wealth of experience and knowledge. To illustrate...