Family Responsibilities Discrimination
Family Responsibilities Discrimination Family responsibilities discrimination, also called caregiver discrimination, is discrimination in the workplace based on an employee’s responsibility, real or perceived, to care for family members. Employers may discriminate based on family responsibilities when they deny employment or promotions, harass, pay less, or otherwise take negative employment action against an employee because of […]
Educational Programs Discrimination – Title IX
Educational Programs Discrimination – Title IX As easily as discrimination can occur in the workplace, it can also occur in educational institutions. Title IX is a federal law that protects students from sex discrimination in educational programs. The law requires institutions to provide equal treatment in admissions, programs, counseling, financial aid, scholarships, insurance benefits and […]
Disability Discrimination: State Law
Disability Discrimination: State Law Disability discrimination means treating individuals differently in employment because of their disability, perceived disability, or association with an individual with a disability. Some examples of disability discrimination may include: Discriminating on the basis of physical or mental disability in various aspects of employment, including: recruitment, firing, hiring, training, job assignments, promotions, […]
Disabilities and COVID-19
Disabilities and COVID-19 Although many people who acquire COVID-19 recover within weeks, some continue to experience new or recurring symptoms months after being infected. This is known as “long COVID,” and it may be considered a disability under the law. Visit the questions below and the following links for more information on COVID-19 and disabilities: […]
Disability Discrimination
Disability Discrimination Disability discrimination means treating individuals differently in employment because of their disability, perceived disability, or association with a disabled person. Whether a person’s disability is visible or not, treating that person differently, or denying certain accommodations can be against the law. This page provides answers to the frequently asked questions about disability discrimination: […]
Discrimination and COVID-19
Discrimination and COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in some types of harassment. Antidiscrimination laws protect you from being harassed at work because of your national origin; race; color; religion; older age (age 40 and older); sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); genetic information; or disability. Regarding COVID-19, they are […]
Age Discrimination: State Law
Age Discrimination: State Law The place where I work does not have 20 employees. Can I still file an age discrimination claim? Although federal law requires at least 20 employees at your workplace to bring an age discrimination claim, your state law may allow an age discrimination claim with fewer employees. This is the most […]
Federal Employees – Discrimination
Federal Employees – Discrimination When a federal employee feels he or she has been discriminated against illegally in the workplace, there may be more than one legal course of action, depending on the type of discrimination, the branch of government employing the individual and the applicable laws. Federal government employees can expect legal protections against […]
Temporary / Leased Employees
Temporary / Leased Employees Temporary employees are a type of leased employee, that work on a temporary basis. Whether you are employed through a temporary agency or an employee leasing firm, it is important to understand how your classification affects your rights, access to resources, and coverage under employment laws. In addition, if you are […]
Independent Contractors
Independent Contractors Knowing whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is important for both workers and employers. Any worker should understand how they are classified. As an independent contractor, you may have more freedom to choose how you complete your work, but you are responsible for paying your own taxes, getting your […]
