Employment Discrimination Blog

One of the biggest concerns any victim of employment discrimination can have is whether their job may be impacted if they file a claim. For victims of employment discrimination, there is good news and bad news. Let’s start with the good news, which is that employees are protected by law from retaliation for reporting discrimination […]

Are you unhappy at work, dreading going in every day because you’re finding it more and more difficult to focus on your job? Have you heard the term “hostile work environment” and wonder if that is what you’re experiencing? The truth is, not everyone who is unhappy at work or finding it difficult to get […]

An employee who has been the victim of harassment/discrimination at their job may have a number of reasons to be concerned about the confidentiality of their claim. The employee may not want to reveal the details of the incident until they’re sure they have a legal claim. Or, as is often the case when an […]

Getting harassed at work with sexual comments or behavior can leave any employee feeling isolated and helpless. When you’re the victim of such harassment, you might have difficulty recognizing it in the moment and try to tell yourself it’s no big deal to get through your day. But sexual harassment in the workplace continues to […]

Many employees, at one time or another, go through the trying process of being terminated from their jobs. This time can be especially emotional, often leaving the employee feeling they were treated unfairly. If you’ve been fired from your job and feel you were treated unfairly, you may question whether you have a legal claim […]

Deciding to sue an employer because you have been discriminated against at work can be a difficult decision for anyone. On top of the mixed emotions an employee can have about taking on their current or former employer, the employee can be intimidated by the size and financial wherewithal of the employer. That intimidation can […]

Sex discrimination covers a wide range of negative actions in your place of employment, from losing out on a promotion because of your gender to receiving unwanted sexual advances or being the target of offensive remarks of a sexual nature. You don’t have to take sexual discrimination at work. It’s prohibited under federal law and, […]

No workplace is perfect, but it is not unreasonable for workers to expect a basic level of decency and civility, such as freedom from harassment and unfair treatment based on personal characteristics. Despite the improvements in gender equality that have been made over the years, issues such as gender discrimination are still alarmingly widespread. Of […]

If you are experiencing discrimination based on your gender at your work, you may have the right to file a lawsuit. Under federal law, gender discrimination is prohibited in workplaces of employers who employ at least 15 people. State laws vary, but may provide even more protection, and some city laws also provide significant protection. […]

Gender discrimination encompasses a wide range of actions from hiring and salary biases to sexual harassment. While your employer should have a policy in place covering gender discrimination, it might not feel like enough when you’re facing discriminatory practices every day. It is important for you to have a plan for handling this type of […]