A former California Highway Patrol officer alleges he faced discrimination and harassment based on his sexuality from his peers. According to USA Today, David Brome first experienced harassment when he began the highway patrol academy more than 20 years ago. A cadet...
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Follow these tips after a wrongful termination
If you strongly believe you were the victim of wrongful termination, you shouldn't let your former employer get away this act. There are many steps you can take to prove that you were wrongfully terminated, which allows you to potentially receive compensation in...
Will my disability prevent me from getting a job interview?
You're a college graduate. You're well qualified for a job in your field. You have a disability that isn't outwardly visible, but it likely could be a factor when you interview or take a test for a job. You're scared you won't be able to complete the interview...
Speak up if you construe compliments as sexual harassment at work
We all love compliments. They usually make us feel good about ourselves, and sometimes, they come at a time when we need them the most. But we don't love all compliments. Sometimes, instead of making us feel good, they can make us feel scared or demeaned. Especially...
How do you prove a constructive discharge claim?
Discriminatory employers can't simply fire a worker because he or she is a member of a specific race or religion. For this reason, they could make working conditions so intolerable that the employee decides to quit. When this happens, it's called "constructive...
Is it legal to discriminate against employees based on their DNA?
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...
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...