Workers in modern workplaces experience more freedoms and rights than many other employees that came before them. But that does not mean workplaces do not have room for improvement. In fact, some of the old issues that plagued workplaces of the past continue to...
Month: June 2022
How religious accommodations can prevent workplace discrimination
Balancing your religious practices with your workplace demands can sometimes be a challenging and emotional experience, especially if your employer has not made accommodations to create a more inclusive work environment. Protecting yourself from unfair treatment...
Does the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protect LGBT workers?
Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of a person based on a category they fall into, such as their race, sex or religion. Everyone has the right to expect a safe work environment and to expect that their employment will not be adversely affected by...
What to know before signing a physician employment agreement
If you are a physician and are looking to join a new practice, either as a recent graduate or as a seasoned doctor, understanding the employment agreement is an important part of the process. This contract outlines the expectations and responsibilities of each party,...
What discriminations do pregnant workers face?
Though workplaces across the country continue to improve in many ways, they remain stuck in the past in others. This includes the continuation of all forms of harassment and discrimination in many different work environments. In particular, discrimination against...
Are deaf and hearing-impaired workers protected by the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects employees with a range of impairments that include deafness and hearing loss. As noted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, if you have a hearing impairment, employers may not discriminate against you....
What do you know about evolving definitions of disability?
Before terminating employees, Pennsylvania employers should double-check what the Americans with Disabilities Act defines as a disability. Otherwise, companies could find themselves in legal trouble from employees who feel discriminated against. The ADA explains...
Getting to know the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act
Discrimination in the workplace is far from a relic of the past. In fact, according to a recent survey by Glassdoor, roughly 3 out of every 5 workers in the U.S. have either experienced workplace discrimination or watched it happen to someone else. Even though it...
Ways employers discriminate against workers with cognitive disabilities
There are federal protections in place for people with cognitive disabilities in the workplace, just as there are for people with physical disabilities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission amended the Americans with Disabilities Act to include protection for...
If I have been discriminated against at work, do I call an attorney or the EEOC?
Your employer has discriminated against you, and you are ready to take legal action. Where do you begin? Depending on where you work, the process may begin with a complaint to your HR department. Many larger companies require this, and sometimes, HR can resolve the...