Category: Discrimination
Can employers discriminate against you because of your looks? Well, maybe.There is no doubt they do. A television program sent many sets of equally qualified job candidates to be interviewed at various businesses. Invariably, the better‑looking person got hired. ...
“It’s none of your business,” you may feel like saying when an overly personal question is asked by a prospective employer. Actually, some of these questions may even be illegal. It’s improper to ask about your sexual preference, marital status,...
Employers can’t ask if you intend to become a citizen or require naturalization or alien registration prior to employment. They can ask if you can verify your legal right to work in the United States after you’re hired. Employers can ask what languages you speak,...
What can employers do to stop sexual harassment in the workplace? Here is my top ten list: Display the poster required by law advising employees about sexual harassment, discrimination and their options. Distribute an information sheet on sexual harassment to each...
Are you concerned that you’re a victim of employee harassment? Tip: Talk to your harasser first! Dirty jokes, profanity, pornography, unwanted flirting in the workplace. Sexual harassment and other forms of employee harassment on the job is not new. What can you...
Age discrimination, a form of Orange County Employment Discrimination, is illegal. As most workers will live to be over 40 years of age, this claim applies to more workers than any other discrimination claim. Simply put, age discrimination is rampant and increasing....