Whether you are considering having a child, already pregnant or about to welcome a new life into the world, you may have deep concerns about how pregnancy and birth will impact your job. From dealing with new physical challenges during pregnancy to taking time off...
Workplace Discrimination
The importance of documents in an age discrimination case
People in Georgia and across the United States are increasingly standing up for their employment rights. Those who have been deprived a job offer or been unable to advance because of discrimination should be aware of available strategies relevant to their situation. A...
Age discrimination impacts many Georgia workers
Everyone needs to gain experience to become truly effective in their careers. For many Georgia residents, that means spending most of their working life with the same employer. Decades of dedicated service while learning and perfecting the job make older workers...
Must I go on leave if I become pregnant?
As an employed Georgia woman who may be thinking about starting a family, you should be aware that pregnancy discrimination still exists in the workplace. Before you laugh this off as a ludicrous possibility, consider the case of a female Walmart employee right here...
Pregnancy discrimination can take many forms
Pregnancy discrimination is a form of workplace harassment that often does not receive as much attention as other forms of harassment. But it is prevalent nonetheless. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission receives more than 3,000 pregnancy discrimination...
3 types of discrimination women may face in the workplace
While sexual harassment may be a serious problem in the workplace, it is not the only threat female employees face. In addition to inappropriate touch and expectation of sexual favors, women may also experience many types of discrimination. If you are a working woman,...
The basics of workplace retaliation
Has your employer responded with retaliation after you reported questionable employment practices? Workplace retaliation is sadly common, but it is illegal. How do you determine if you have substantial grounds for a claim? Knowing the details about workplace...
How to know if you are covered by the ADA
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, job discrimination against those with disabilities is prohibited. Disabled people can sometimes face mistreatment from employers but are not aware they are protected by the ADA. It is vital to know what situations are...
Leading Research Institution Accused (Again) Of Gender Bias
Gender discrimination in the workplace is at its lowest rate ever - but remains incredibly prevalent, even in our country's leading research institutions. The Washington Post recently reported on a female scientist who filed an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)...
Parents shouldn’t be afraid of taking time off of work to care for their kids
For expecting parents, parents with young children or those who are entrusted with caring for ailing family members, there are federal laws in place under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that ensure employers do not punish parents and caretakers for taking time...
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