Category: Discrimination

Most of us probably witnessed bullying while growing up in school. We probably all thought that it would end when we moved on into the workplace. But it doesn’t. And some of the worst bullying we may ever face can be in the workplace. As with other types of bullying, workplace bullying can take the…

When it comes to LGBT rights, we live in a transition time here in the United States. There have been rapid changes over the last few decades with respect to attitudes towards LGBT people, with the greatest turning point probably being the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage in all 50 states. And…

Chipotle, whose burrito restaurants have spread over the country over the past 20 years, has faced a number of challenges and questions over its products and workplace procedures as of late. While there have been many headlines over the past several years relating to numerous food safety issues at the restaurant, the chain has also…

On June 30, 2016, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced a historic change in policy for the U.S. military. Going forward, there will no longer be a ban on transgender individuals serving openly in the armed forces. The end of the ban now places gender identity on par with race, color, religion, sex, and sexual orientation…

If you’re a pop music fan, you’ve likely heard of the ongoing dispute between “Tik Tok” singer Kesha (formerly known as “Ke$ha”) and Dr. Luke, the man who produced Kesha’s hit albums and a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer for such world-famous artists like Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson. Kesha sued Dr. Luke in New York…

LGBT discrimination has been present in the workplace for decades. Although the situation has improved tremendously through internal company policies and social awareness, LGBT employees are still frequently victims of employment discrimination. As reported by the Williams Institute, a think tank at the UCLA School of Law, between 15% to 43% of LGBT workers have…