Category: Discrimination

Historically, women have been discriminated against and suffered harassment in the workplace because of pregnancy. As a result of these injustices, federal and state laws have been enacted to protect pregnant employee rights. In California, pregnant employees are protected under the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)….

If you are a pregnant employee, you don’t have to suffer discrimination in the workplace. You have rights under the law. It is a violation of state and federal laws for your employer to discriminate against you on the basis of pregnancy in any aspect of your employment. If you believe your rights are being…

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.  Looks also influenced promotions, demotions and terminations. In most cases, looks discrimination is perfectly legal. …

“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, dependents, whether you have made provisions for childcare if you’re pregnant, use birth control, who…

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, write, read, or understand if a foreign language is relevant…

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 do to try to stop it without hurting your career? Go to the…