Discrimination against pregnant workers violates federal law

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Tuesday , January 30, 2018

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which amended Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, prohibits employers in Arizona and around the country from discriminating against workers on the basis of childbirth, pregnancy or medical conditions related to pregnancy. Refusing to hire a woman because she is pregnant violates the 1978 law unless her condition would … Continue reading Discrimination against pregnant workers violates federal law

The unusual reason some employers discriminate against race

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Thursday , January 25, 2018

Racial tensions have long been a national malady in American society. This is true for employment sectors as well. Racial discrimination continues to be an ongoing issue despite its covert tendency during hiring interviews and on-the-job scenarios, but why? That is the question that a group of researchers asked in a study conducted to examine … Continue reading The unusual reason some employers discriminate against race

Why some employees do not report sexual harassment

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Wednesday , January 24, 2018

Arizona workers may be interested to learn that many individuals who deal with sexual harassment in the workplace remain silent. A survey from CareerBuilder showed that 12 percent of workers have experienced harassment. Of these participates, 72 percent have not reported the incidents to their supervisors or bosses. According to the survey, there were several … Continue reading Why some employees do not report sexual harassment

4 types of employment discrimination: Are you a victim?

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One of the best parts of being an American is the fact that we receive a host of incredible protections against discrimination. In fact, not all countries protect their workers like this, and their citizens have to endure age, gender, pregnancy and other forms of on-the-job discrimination when applying for work or carrying out their … Continue reading 4 types of employment discrimination: Are you a victim?

4 laws that protect you from housing-related discrimination

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Civil Rights Law on Monday , January 22, 2018

There is a lot of discrimination and segregation when it comes to where people live in Phoenix. There are predominantly white, Hispanic and black neighborhoods. And people are divided by other categories, too. Many say that this happens naturally, but to others the issue is clear. Problems related to racism often come into play and … Continue reading 4 laws that protect you from housing-related discrimination

Sexual harassment is finally being taken seriously

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Sunday , January 21, 2018

Reports of sexual harassment have dominated the news recently as the #MeToo movement took off.  It seems that every day a big name celebrity tells another story of unbelievable harassment, retribution, and damage to her well-being and career. It doesn’t make as many headlines, but more and more women are standing up in workplaces all … Continue reading Sexual harassment is finally being taken seriously

The effects of sexual harassment on young workers

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Sexual Harassment on Saturday , January 20, 2018

Much media coverage has been given to sexual harassment in the workplace. However, younger workers in Arizona and throughout the country may also be victims of harassment without even knowing it. One reason is that such behavior may be so common that it goes unnoticed. According to a survey from the American Association of University … Continue reading The effects of sexual harassment on young workers

What is hiring discrimination?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Friday , January 19, 2018

Nobody wants to receive a rejection letter from his or her prospective employer. This rejection may be illegal if an applicant believes that they experienced discrimination. With this post, you can learn to recognize the signs of hiring discrimination and understand your next steps. What qualifies as hiring discrimination? Discrimination happens when an employer refuses … Continue reading What is hiring discrimination?

Large companies may engage in age discrimination

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Civil Rights Law on Thursday , January 18, 2018

A HubSpot job ad that was run on Facebook in November 2017 targeted individuals between the ages of 27 and 40. However, that may not be the only job ad that older folks in Arizona or elsewhere in America weren’t able to see. According to a new report, companies such as Google and even Facebook … Continue reading Large companies may engage in age discrimination

What are my rights under the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

On behalf of elizabethtatelaw Attorney at Law posted in Workplace Discrimination on Wednesday , January 17, 2018

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 appeared during the height of the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Legislatures created it in response to public outcry over the injustices experienced by people of color in what — at the time — was a largely white-dominated society in the United States. You would think that, after … Continue reading What are my rights under the Civil Rights Act of 1964?