Every time you begin work at a new job, your employer is likely to ask you to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This form ensures the company complies with its legal obligations under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. While your...

As you age, you may face new challenges in the workplace. But one challenge you may not expect is the potential of age discrimination. Unfortunately, this sweeping issue affects many workers across the board. But just what is age discrimination? How does it manifest...

When the term "workplace discrimination" comes up, many things may come to mind. You might think of discrimination based on race, gender or sexuality. These are some of the biggest hot button issues socially today. But what about discrimination based on age? This is a...

Inclusivity is crucial within workplaces these days. Not only does it benefit employers to have a diverse and dynamic staff, it also ensures people have equal access to opportunities. Unfortunately, not all workplaces have instituted policies that ensure inclusivity....

Federal employment laws prohibit discrimination against job applicants during the recruiting and hiring process. Employers, for example, may not use advertisements containing language that encourages persons of a particular gender, age bracket or racial background to...

Workplaces across the nation try to make the environment safe for all employees. Unfortunately, it is impossible to maintain perfect control over an environment filled with so many people. Instances of sexual harassment happen everywhere. This is particularly true for...

In the United States, you cannot face discrimination in the workplace because of pregnancy, childbirth or other medical connections. You have the right to work, regardless of pregnancy. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, your...

A Texas company faced a legal action after it forced an employee to take three separate eye exams. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the employer wrongfully terminated its worker after the third eye exam led to a diagnosis of glaucoma. Although...

There are two major players in every workplace discrimination case: the employee and the employer. But another key piece that goes into making sure employees have fair protections is the government oversight and investigation that comes with a claim. But what if it...

A legal action filed by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleged that a major national bank engaged in discrimination in its hiring practices. To secure federal contracts, companies must not discriminate against employees or applicants. This may...