It is not uncommon for workers in Arizona to be the subject of sexual harassment. A survey that had over 7,000 participants found that sexual harassment is a common problem in the legal field. The survey asked lawyers and others from 135 countries about their experiences with sexual harassment and bullying. It found that 36.6% … Continue reading Facts about sexual harassment in the legal field
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Poll: White Americans think they deal with discrimination
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Thursday , May 16, 2019Traditionally, minority groups in the United States are the ones that face discrimination, both within the workplace and in other settings. This is why there are now so many legal protections for African American workers, female workers, and people who are part of minority age groups, ethnic groups and religious groups — to name a … Continue reading Poll: White Americans think they deal with discrimination
Why you want a lawyer for your EEOC mediation
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Friday , May 10, 2019Those unfamiliar with the dispute resolution practices of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) are often surprised to discover that going to court is only one potential way to solve a discrimination issue with an employer. The EEOC provides employees with the ability to file a charge regarding discrimination, at which point the complainant and … Continue reading Why you want a lawyer for your EEOC mediation
Genetic information discrimination is illegal at work
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday , May 8, 2019While many workers in Arizona know that racial, gender or age discrimination are prohibited in the workplace, few people may know or understand the prohibition on genetic information discrimination. One of the newest aspects of workplace civil rights law, the prohibition on using genetic information when making employment decisions, became effective in 2009. The Equal … Continue reading Genetic information discrimination is illegal at work
Older workers facing discrimination with less protection
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Thursday , April 25, 2019The number of older workers is on the rise, but so are claims of age discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers who are 40 and older from age discrimination, but the fastest-growing group of workers is at least 65 years old. Older people in Arizona may be more likely to keep working … Continue reading Older workers facing discrimination with less protection
Discrimination: 3 examples of discrimination in the workplace
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Tuesday , April 16, 2019Discrimination is difficult to deal with, especially when you’re on the receiving end. You may not know what to say or feel that you’re unable to say anything for fear of retaliation. While this may be your reality now, the truth is that it doesn’t have to stay that way. Employers are not able to … Continue reading Discrimination: 3 examples of discrimination in the workplace
How to properly document the harassment you endure at work
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Uncategorized on Monday , April 15, 2019Harassment and discrimination can cost companies tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. To protect their bottom lines, most businesses have written policies on discrimination and harassment. Sadly, not every company abides by its stated policies, leaving workers’ vulnerable and in the position where they have to stand up for themselves. If your company … Continue reading How to properly document the harassment you endure at work
The workplace rumor mill and sexual harassment
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Tuesday , April 9, 2019For anyone assuming HR duties at a business in Arizona, it’s important to take reliable complaints about inappropriate workplace behavior seriously. But there’s something of a gray area when it comes to tips received from anonymous sources. One situation like this involved an anonymous email expressing concerns about the rapid advancement of a woman rumored … Continue reading The workplace rumor mill and sexual harassment
Men show declining concern about workplace harassment
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Monday , March 25, 2019Despite the rise of the #MeToo movement drawing attention to the prevalence of workplace sexual harassment in Arizona and across the U.S., men continue to show limited concern about the phenomenon. In fact, U.S. men are reportedly less concerned about harassment in the workplace than they were before the rise of the movement. They also … Continue reading Men show declining concern about workplace harassment
Study examines workplace harassment, discrimination
On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , March 15, 2019Even though three-quarters of employees surveyed by the company Randstad US said they believed it was important for men to speak up about gender equality in the workplace, half of those surveyed also said they did not do so after a colleague said something that was not appropriate about another employee. Some Arizona workers may … Continue reading Study examines workplace harassment, discrimination