You shouldn't face job discrimination because of blindness. In Pennsylvania, there are clear protections in place to help you stay on equal footing in the workplace. Blindness qualifies as a protected condition Under Pennsylvania law, blindness counts as a physical...
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Are Pennsylvania workers protected from ancestry discrimination?
Ancestry discrimination can hurt fairness at work. In Pennsylvania, workers have protections against this type of discrimination. These protections are slightly different from those against race discrimination. It’s important for workers and employers to understand...
Are deaf people protected from work discrimination in Pennsylvania?
Deaf people deserve the same opportunities at work as everyone else. Discrimination against deaf individuals not only limits their potential but also violates their basic rights. Fortunately, Pennsylvania has laws to protect deaf individuals from discrimination at...
How does Pennsylvania compare to other states in charges of workplace race discrimination?
The United States has made great strides in equality for many demographics. Unfortunately, workplace race discrimination remains a persistent issue. It can even affect employees’ careers and personal well-being. Some areas of the country do better than others in...
Addressing gender biases at work
Gender discrimination persists in the workplace even with laws promoting equal opportunity. This discrimination can manifest in various forms, hindering personal growth and creating an unfair environment. Signs of gender discrimination Whether you notice it or not,...
Isolation is a form of racial discrimination at work
Every workplace inherently treats employees with different job titles in varying ways. It’s a natural occurrence, even if often unacknowledged. But, there are instances where these differences in treatment are not based on job-related factors. Instead, they come from...
Are transgender employees protected from discrimination In Pennsylvania?
According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, about three-quarters of transgender individuals say they have experienced discrimination in the workplace. In Pennsylvania, a significant shift in protecting the rights of transgender employees has recently...
What is genetic information discrimination in the workplace?
Workplace discrimination comes in many forms. We are mostly familiar with discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and disability. However, there is also a type of employment discrimination rooted in a person’s genes called genetic...
What constitutes religious discrimination in the workplace
An employee can experience discrimination from seniors or colleagues based on different aspects, including religion. Religious discrimination involves treating someone unfavorably because of their religious beliefs or because they are married to or associated with an...
What does employment retaliation look like?
The law has provisions against misconduct stemming from discrimination, such as employment retaliation. This violation happens when you file a complaint and someone intentionally makes employment decisions or actions that adversely impact you. Employees participating...