Attorney General Jeff Sessions reversed the policy that protects transgender workers from discrimination. He states that the policy covers men and women but not transgendered individuals. Under the Obama administration, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned transgender discrimination in the workplace. Additionally, the policy reversal from...
Silicon Valley has been battling sexual harassment claims for some time now. Employees from Tesla, Uber, and Binary Capital have all spoken out. Silicon Valley CEOs have responded to the negative press by trying to change company culture. They have tossed around ideas such as implementing an industry code of...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is common, but many believe that it becomes less common in professional settings. As shown by a recent survey, women in advertising are the victims of sexual harassment as much as any other profession. Conducted on behalf of the ad organization 4A, the survey was...
Unfortunately, discrimination has been a common problem in work places across the country and throughout the world. Discrimination can take many forms. People can be harassed or discriminated against for their race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and more. Discrimination can also plague workers in the educational sector as some can be...
If you have experienced a “glass ceiling” or any other employment discrimination problem at work, and you file a claim against your employer, the courts will compare your treatment to that of “similarly situated employees.” The definition of that term varies depending on the type of case, but it means...
The tech industry has dealt with its fair share of sexual harassment complaints within the last couple of years. Former employees of Tesla, Uber, and investment firms have all spoken out about inappropriate behavior from tech heavyweights that are well-known investors and founders. However, the recent accusations are just the...