In June 2017, the United States Department of Commerce made headlines by removing language barring discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity from its annual equal opportunity statement. This led to a significant backlash from the public, which in turn lead the Commerce Department to restore the protections the...
A group of laid-off information technology workers in Florida have sued Walt Disney World, claiming that they were the victims of national origin discrimination. The American workers were replaced by contractors from India. They are seeking punitive damages. Before leaving, the American workers were required to train their replacements. The...
Passed in 1990, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) forbids employment discrimination against workers with disabilities. Employees with disabilities have a right to request help or changes to the environment of their workplace or a position that allows them to successfully perform his or her job. Under the ADA, employers...
Even in an era when we strive for tolerance and equality, sexual harassment and racial discrimination are still rampant. No one wants to work in an environment where they feel demeaned or threatened, especially when their livelihood is at stake. And it can happen anywhere. Fox News, the American basic...
In February 2017, a former employee of Uber created a blog post that discussed a sexist, toxic work environment at the famous startup. In her piece, she claimed that she received sexual propositions from a manager who was never disciplined because of his strong performance. She also described a culture...
According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, approximately 80 percent of doctors who are mothers face some type of discrimination in the workplace. The study examined 6,000 female doctors with children in a variety of specialties and asked them about their experiences with workplace discrimination and their desired...