Identifying and preventing racial discrimination is crucial to ensuring a healthy workplace. Everyone deserves a workspace free from bias and prejudice, where they are valued for their skills and contributions rather than one in which they may be undervalued due to...
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Should you come out at work?
How amazing it would be if everyone accepted you no matter what. It can be such a struggle to go to work every day where you can't be yourself. However, despite progress in recent years, the real world is a far cry from that ideal. While coming out at work can be...
Employers trying to sidestep federal regulations
In spite of countless advancements and laws codified to protect workers from discrimination, employers still find ways to sidestep the rules creatively. They seemingly find new ways to mistreat and wrongfully terminate workers for reasons unrelated to their on-the-job...
The negative impact of allowing verbal abuse and bullying at work
In Ohio and throughout the United States, employers have a legal obligation to ensure that their employees work in an environment that is free from abuse. Unfortunately, verbal abuse from bosses is still a common issue that can seriously affect employees' mental and...
7 examples of reasonable accommodations
Work is hard, especially when suffering from limiting health conditions or disabilities. An individual could qualify for a job but find specific aspects challenging. In these situations, persons with disabilities could request reasonable accommodations to help...
4 covert forms of workplace retaliation
You have a right to report illegal behavior in the workplace, take necessary leave or ensure that you can perform your work in an environment free of discrimination or harassment. Unfortunately, some employers violate employees' rights and punish them for engaging in...
3 employee responsibilities against employment discrimination
Discrimination is a severe problem in the workplace. It could happen to employees unaware of how badly it could affect them and their livelihoods. Employment discrimination could be blatant, such as harassment by coworkers or managers. Some instances are more subtle,...
The challenges women face in male-dominated fields
Despite efforts toward gender equality in the workforce, some industries remain male-dominated. For instance, jobs in finance, technology or manufacturing have traditionally been associated with men leading the way. While women have made tremendous advances in these...
When employers overlook skills and focus on accent
Most workers shed blood, sweat and tears to get where they are in their careers. Many managers, executives and skilled workers rise through the ranks primarily because of their hard work. But sometimes, some employees encounter roadblocks that should not have been a...
Are you a victim of emotional abuse in the workplace?
Work is not always fun, but it is a necessary evil we must endure to maintain our standard of living. What employees should never endure is abuse of any form in their workplace. Emotional abuse is a common phenomenon that affects many employees. It is not as blatant...