Category: Discrimination
Illegal Interview Questions in California
In California, like many other states, there are legal protections in place to prevent employment discrimination. To that end, some questions during job interviews are deemed illegal as they may lead to biased and unfair hiring decisions. Some of the most common illegal inquiries that take place during interviews include the following: “Are you married?”…
Disability Discrimination Statistics [2010-2020]
Based on data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, we examined national discrimination data from 2010-2021. The data includes any discrimination charges filed with the EEOC, but not charges filed with state Fair Employment Practices Agencies. American Disabilities Act (ADA) The ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was established in 1990….
Is Gender Discrimination Illegal in California?
In California, it is illegal for an employer to discriminate against an individual on the basis of sex or gender. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects individuals, mandating that an employer cannot discriminate against anyone based on sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. What Does Gender Discrimination Look Like? Gender discrimination…
Survey Finds 40% of Female Fast-Food Workers Face Sexual Harassment, Including Hostile Work Environments
In the same week that a union filed sexual harassment complaints against McDonald’s on behalf of 15 workers, a Washington, D.C.-based research firm released the results from a survey regarding fast-food workers. The survey indicated that 40% of female fast-food workers reported having been sexually harassed on the job. The survey, which included polling more…
I Am Being Paid Less Than My Male Co-Worker. How Much is the Wage Gap Going to Cost Me in My Career?
The wage gap – the average difference between what men and women are paid for doing the same job – has been a topic of widespread discussion since at least the 1970’s. Yet, four decades later, women are still experiencing lower pay than men for the same work. Consequently, the wage gap is one of…
Can You Be Demoted at Work During a Pregnancy?
Pregnancy can be one of the most wonderful occasions of life for those who are expecting and their families. But businesses and supervisors unfortunately don’t always see it that way, with one famous CEO infamously saying that pregnancy is “certainly an inconvenience for business.” Pregnancy admittedly can have an impact on your productivity at your…