Tag Archives: Workplace Discrimination

Some Arizona residents may have heard of a caste system that exists in some South Asian countries, and a survey indicates that some low-caste people have continued to experience discrimination after coming to the United States. However, the survey is not without controversy. One critic said the survey, which a South Asian American human rights … Continue reading Survey examines discrimination based on caste systems →

Arizona NFL fans might be interested to know that a former Miami Dolphins cheerleader has filed a religious and gender discrimination complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Resources against the team and the NFL. The woman says she was held to different standards compared to the football players in her use of social media … Continue reading Cheerleader alleges gender and religious discrimination →

While many women in Arizona may expect that U.S. senators enjoy top-of-the-line protections against discrimination based on pregnancy and parenting, in far too many circumstances, this is not the case. Attention has been drawn to the issue after Sen. Tammy Duckworth became the first sitting senator to give birth. This means that she may be … Continue reading Even senators can face workplace discrimination →

Women throughout Arizona often unknowingly work for lower pay than men in the same or similar positions. This form of gender-based pay discrimination is known as the gender wage gap. Comparisons between female and male pay calculated by the Institute of Women’s Policy Research show that women only make an average of 80.5 cents for … Continue reading Correcting economic harm caused by gender pay gap →

Those who live or work in Arizona or anywhere in the United States as a freelancer have fewer rights than employees do. For example, those who work on a freelance or contract basis don’t have the protections derived from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. They also don’t have the ability to sue if … Continue reading Contactors face a lack of workplace protections →

Arizona NFL fans may be aware that several teams have faced lawsuits from cheerleaders for violation of wage laws. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders settled while the Buffalo Bills got rid of their cheer team altogether after they were accused of violating minimum wage laws. In March 2018, the New York Times … Continue reading Former NFL cheerleader files EEOC complaint →

Women in Arizona and across the United States who work in male-dominated professions are more likely to report higher levels of workplace discrimination, according to a 2017 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. While women have seen significant gains over the past several decades in wages, promotions and labor force participation, females continue to … Continue reading Survey sheds light on workplace discrimination →

Arizona readers may be interested in learning about two federal court cases involving LGBTQ employees. The cases could impact gay, lesbian and transgender rights across the United States. In the first case, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an historic ruling regarding workplace discrimination. The case before the court involved a transgender … Continue reading Court rules religion does not excuse on-the-job discrimination →

The news of the #MeToo movement against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace is not limited to Hollywood; women in Arizona are also dealing with the ongoing repercussions of unwanted sexual advances in the workplace. A study by Chartered Management Institute (CMI) showed that over four out of every five women and nearly four … Continue reading Survey reveals troubling records on gender discrimination →

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 →