Most people think of issues of race, gender and religious affiliation when it comes to discrimination in the workplace. Unfortunately, you might also experience age discrimination, especially if you are over forty years old. What does age discrimination look like? It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against you based on your age. This includes refusing to hire someone who is older or letting your age motivate their decision to fire you. However, you might also experience subtle discrimination.[…] Read More
Category: Retaliation or Discrimination
Steps to Take if You Observe Wrongdoing or Misconduct at Work
It is a scenario that has become all too common in workplaces across the whole world. You are dedicated worker, loyal to your duties and your employer, then you witness wrongdoing within the company. This can easily cause you stress as you wonder if you should speak up about what you know, and more importantly, how you should go about speaking up. The good news is there are ways to feel at ease and reduce any risks of speaking up.[…] Read More
Workplace Retaliation Claims Are on the Rise
Reports of workplace retaliation have been climbing – in 1997, such claims made up 22 percent of all workplace discrimination claims; in 2017, they made up nearly 45 percent of the claims. In New Jersey, the 2017 figure was 38 percent.Retaliation is any adverse action that occurs after an employee has filed a complaint against the company for harassment or discrimination. While overt retaliation is obvious and can include demotions, negative reviews, reassignments, pay reductions or termination of employment, there[…] Read More