Implicit Bias Training
The repercussions from a recent arrest of two African-American men standing outside of a Philadelphia Starbucks includes the emergence of implicit bias training to company policies. The two men were waiting for a business meeting, and one was told that he could not use the restroom unless he made a purchase. Police officers soon arrived, […]
» Read More...July 17, 2018
Restaurant Displays Age Discrimination
Seasons 52, a national restaurant chain based in Orlando, Florida, was recently fined nearly $3 million by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The company allegedly did not hire employees over age 40, whether it was for front house positions, where customers would interact with them, or back house positions, where there is little […]
» Read More...June 19, 2018
The McDonald’s Pay Rate Debate
Anyone trying to make a living earning a minimum wage of $7.25 per hour knows that it is not enough to make ends meet. Economists warn about the negative consequences of increasing the minimum wage, including layoffs and higher costs at the register. Wages are only part of the benefits guaranteed to workers by a […]
» Read More...May 15, 2018
Gas Station Owner Shortchanges Workers
Are you a gas station worker who is paid a flat monthly rate? If so, your hourly wages may be below the applicable minimum wage standard. The United States Department of Labor is working to ensure that shortchanging the wages of gas station workers ends. Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against […]
» Read More...April 25, 2018
Microsoft Bans Arbitration Agreements
As sexual harassment allegations continue in the entertainment, media, and political spheres, companies are making bold changes to prevent further cases of sexual harassment, discrimination, assault, and abuse. In addition to implementing strict training regimes and enforcing the right to free speech regarding sexual harassment in the workplace, a few large corporations, including Microsoft, are […]
» Read More...February 8, 2018
Religious Discrimination
Laws concerning how religion is addressed at work can be confusing. Employers are prohibited from making decisions based upon an employee or candidate’s religion. At the same time, they are required to accommodate employees’ religious beliefs and practices, provided they do not pose an undue hardship to fellow employees or the business. Title VII of […]
» Read More...December 25, 2017
Silenced Workplace Harassment
It is not uncommon for a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace to remain silent. Not only can a victim lose their job for speaking openly about sexual discrimination and assault, but those who speak out may face legal action despite being a victim of an unacceptable crime. While it may seem like victims […]
» Read More...December 9, 2017
Sexual Orientation Discrimination is a Form of Sex-based Discrimination
Unlike race, religion, sex, and national origin, sexual orientation is not a protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Technically, this means that it is not illegal for employers in the United States to discriminate against job applicants and employees based on their sexual orientations. However, one case involving a sky diving […]
» Read More...December 1, 2017
Signs of a Hostile Work Environment
The atmosphere of a workplace plays a huge factor in the success of a business’s employees. Many people think that a hostile work environment constitutes a bad boss, a rude coworker, or a lack of perks, benefits, and privileges. But according to the law, it can be much more than that. A manager, boss, or […]
» Read More...September 20, 2017
Workers’ Rights While on Maternity Leave
Before a worker becomes pregnant, they should take the time to learn about their rights regarding maternity leave and the use of company-provided health benefits for pregnancy and childbirth-related medical needs. At the federal level, employers in the United States are not required to provide paid maternity leave to their employees. However, the Family and […]
» Read More...September 13, 2017
