Workplace age discrimination has been around as long as other types of discrimination, but it can be harder to prove because it is often more subtle. Besides that, older workers may be more hesitant to report what has happened to them because they do not realize that they are being...
No one should feel afraid or uncomfortable going to work. Unfortunately, some people do, especially if they are the one out of four employees who studies say have experienced sexual harassment at work. This statistic comes from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal...
Workplace sexual harassment is a pervasive problem despite most employers putting workers through sexual harassment prevention training. Most people generally think of sexual harassment as a male boss or co-worker harassing a female worker for sexual favors. Although that certainly qualifies, the actual offense of sexual harassment is much more...
Sexual harassment in academia is a widespread problem that has been growing over recent years. It is emotionally and psychologically damaging to those experiencing it, and there can be a professional fallout to compound the trauma. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to combat sexual harassment in academic...
The city of Philadelphia passed the Fair Workweek Law mandating retail and fast-food corporations to provide consistent schedules for workers in 2020. Retail giant Target was found guilty of violating that city law and made to pay $22,450 in damages to almost 70 affected workers, the city announced this week....
Recently, a former associate professor at Penn State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences filed a discrimination lawsuit against the university, claiming that bias against their transgender status caused denial of tenure. The professor, a transgender individual who has been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, joined the graduate faculty at...