Imagine you reported to a job interview, and your future boss asked you to spit into a cup. You don't have any strands of DNA that could produce a red hiring flag, so you get the job. The guy behind you, on the other hand, isn't so lucky. Although you're both the same...
Month: January 2019
2 reasons why sexual harassment victims fail to come forward
When viewing the situation from the outside, some individual could wonder why a victim of sexual harassment fails to come forward. However, as soon you experience sexual harassment for yourself, the highly personal reasons become clear. In fact, every case of sexual...
How does the Americans with Disabilities Act help?
Americans who have documented disabilities used to suffer from immense discrimination. Often, they were unable to find gainful employment and needed to rely on others – typically generous family members -- for their financial support and other needs. These days,...
Age discrimination explained
If you're over the age of 40, you benefit from protection under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). Under the provisions of this federal law, employers cannot discriminate against employees on the basis of their ages if the employee is 40 years of age or...
Signs you could be facing age discrimination at work
Are you feeling that your age is becoming an issue at work? This can be extremely frustrating since you may be feeling the most useful and confident in your job now than ever before. New research is backing up the fear of age discrimination, showing that more than...