Study Shows That Many American Workers Do Not Know Their Rights According to a recent YouGov poll of 1,000 adult U.S. citizens, most Americans know of currently protected statuses in the workplace. However, many assume that other groups are also protected, while in fact they are not. When asked, most people expressed that the currently unprotected groups should be protected, with the exception of those with a criminal record. Specifically, the YouGov poll asked whether it is currently illegal for[…] Read More
Category: Employment Discrimination
LiveCareer Study Shows Age Discrimination Is Still Prevalent in the Workplace
A recent LiveCareer study reports that age discrimination is still widespread in the workplace despite diversity efforts and equal opportunity rights. Under the Equal Opportunity Act, all workers have the guaranteed right against discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, national origin, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. Age is frequently not included in many workplace policies. The American workforce is getting older and retaining jobs longer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the average age of a worker[…] Read More
How Is Workplace Discrimination Proven?
In New Jersey, workers have both state and federal laws that provide them protections against workplace discrimination. The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) makes it illegal for employers to base decisions regarding a person’s employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, pay, etc., on their race, gender, age, religion, national origin, and other protected characteristics. If you think you have experienced discrimination at work and want to file a lawsuit, it must be proven that your employer treated you unfairly using[…] Read More
Is Hair Discrimination Illegal in New Jersey?
In December of 2019, New Jersey became the third state to ban hair employment discrimination by passing the CROWN Act, which stands for Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. The CROWN Act is an amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and clarifies the definition of race in that legislation to include hair texture, type, and protective hairstyles. Examples of protective hair styles include braids, locks, and twists among others. Since hair discrimination became illegal[…] Read More
What Is Supervisor Harassment?
According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), harassment in the workplace is any type of unwelcome conduct or discriminatory behavior that is based on an employee’s race, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or nation of origin. This can create a hostile work environment, particularly if the person engaging in the harassing behavior is your direct supervisor or is in a position of power. Despite the authority your supervisor may have over you, it does not[…] Read More