Unfortunately, discrimination in the workplace is all too common. Many victims of workplace discrimination wonder what, if any, legal recourse they have. The answer can be complicated. Generally, in order to bring a lawsuit for discrimination, you will have to prove: That you are a member of a protected class; That the employer took an […]
It might be difficult to prove wrongful termination because it can happen at any moment throughout an employee’s employment and for any acceptable reason. However, various exclusions protect employees, such as firing or discriminating against an employee because of their age, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, gender, race, color, or religion. It’s critical to comprehend […]
While mental well-being is crucial for everyone, the LGBT community has always faced unique challenges that make mental health support even more important. Prejudices, stigma, and societal norms make it difficult for the LGBT community to access much-needed therapy without bias or judgment. The rise in online therapy is emerging as a potential lifeline for […]
Federal and most states’ laws prohibit workplace racial discrimination. As a matter of fact, Title VII– the federal law that prohibits racial discrimination– has been in effect for nearly 60 years now. But apparently, some employers have not gotten the message, because racial discrimination still occurs more often than anybody wants to believe. As a […]
This world is a scary place for us in 2019. Of course, you can argue that the world has always been frightening for women. Today, we’re better able to see it and we have more tools at our disposal to protect ourselves. The battle is far from won, but we’re at least a little closer. […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City mayor Bill de Blasio have come together on a ban on nonessential state travel to North Carolina following the state’s fast-tracked, anti-LGBT “bathroom bill.” The bill overturns local nondiscrimination ordinances and requires North Carolinians to use bathrooms that correspond with the gender on their birth certificate, […]
