Hourly workers in Philadelphia face a range of challenges, including unpredictable schedules, childcare and transportation issues, and getting enough hours to make ends meet. If an employee gets their hours cut without any warning, or a shift is added after they have already made plans, this unpredictable schedule can make it...
It is illegal for employers to treat employees differently, or less favorably, because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. This includes language discrimination, which is considered a subset of national origin discrimination. In today’s diverse work environment, many employees come from different backgrounds...
Workplace discrimination continues to be an unfortunate reality across a range of industries. While there are federal and state laws in place that prohibit discriminatory behavior based on one’s race, religion, nation of origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic, workplace discrimination can damage your career, jeopardize...
If your employer treats you unfairly in the workplace due to your race, religion, nation of origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic, they could face legal consequences. Two of the most commonly cited complaints involve discrimination claims and retaliation claims. While these terms are often used...
Workplace discrimination occurs when your employer treats you differently or unfavorably due to your race, religion, nation of origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Despite the fact that this behavior is legally prohibited, discrimination in the workplace continues to occur at every phase of employment, including...
Discrimination in the workplace continues to occur, despite the federal and state laws in place that prohibit discriminatory behavior based on one’s race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. In fact, according to a recent study, over 60% of employees in the United States have...