“National origin” is a protected class under both federal and state law, along with race, sex, age and other characteristics. That means employers can’t discriminate against someone solely because they were born outside the U.S. or because of their specific country of...
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Were you passed over for promotion because of your age?
Perhaps you have worked for a manufacturing company for two decades. The business has expanded in that time, and you are partially responsible for its success.You feel discouraged because you have a new manager who passed you over for promotion, choosing a younger,...
Why employees avoid reporting harassment and discrimination
If you are experiencing harassment or discrimination in your workplace, you may be wondering whether you should speak up or not. Some employees in this situation decide to stay quiet because they believe that the consequences of speaking up will outweigh the...
Are you being unfairly treated because of your faith?
You would think that in our enlightened times, religious tolerance would be the norm in just about every kind of business.Unfortunately, discrimination exists, and you may have found that you are a target because of your faith. A changing job descriptionYou believed...