Discrimination
National Origin and Citizenship Employment Discrimination: New Regulation
A new regulation takes effect today, January 18, 2017, to prevent national origin and citizenship discrimination in employment. The Department of Justice stated that treating a worker differently when requesting documents during the employment verification process, no matter the intent, will be prohibited. The department redefined this type of discrimination as “The act of intentionally…
Read MoreAirbnb Addresses Users’ Concerns of Discrimination
This year, many people took to social media to express frustration with Airbnb, the popular home rental platform. Many people have felt racially discriminated against in the rental process. A 2016 study, by professors at Harvard Business School, demonstrated “that requests from guests with distinctively African-American names are roughly 16% less likely to be accepted…
Read MoreFacts About Pregnancy Discrimination
Have I been discriminated against based on my pregnancy? For many, upon learning that they will welcome another living being into their lives is a moment to celebrate. However, this news can be a source of anxiety for expectant mothers in the work force. They wonder if they’ll be fired or fear they’ll be demoted…
Read MoreQuick Reference Guide To The Americans With Disabilities Act Of 1990 (ADA)
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against an eligible employee with a disability. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the ADA which also covers disability discrimination in arenas besides the workplace, such as telecommunications, transportation, public accommodations, and government offices. The ADA is a…
Read MoreAbercrombie & Fitch Under Fire (AGAIN!) For Hiring Based On Appearances
A Muslim woman working at an Abercrombie store in Oklahoma was asked to remove her head scarf, called a hijab, while on the clock. She refused and is now engaged in a lawsuit with the company citing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which states that an employer must reasonably accommodate employees’ religious practices. A…
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