Discriminatory treatment can cause a lot of harm to your confidence and your career. Experiencing ongoing torment can interfere with your productivity and in serious cases, threaten your safety. You have the right to file a complaint, and you should receive immediate...
workplace discrimination
Workplace retaliation for reporting discrimination is illegal
Both federal and state (the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act) offer workers protection against workplace discrimination practices. They make it illegal for employers and potential employers to perform discriminatory practices on the basis of age, gender, race, color,...
Can you fire a pregnant worker for violating dress code?
Unfortunately, to this day, protected groups under the law find themselves facing discrimination in the workplace. Of course, this also includes pregnant workers. Some of the manifestations of discrimination against pregnant workers take a surprising form, though. For...
A rundown of legal protections for Pennsylvania workers
Workplaces across the US and Pennsylvania exhibit a diversity of environments, from welcoming and nurturing to complex and challenging. Sometimes, these workplaces cross a line and result in workplace discrimination. A variety of laws protect workers from several...
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...
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...
When may I file a lawsuit for retaliation?
Firing an employee as an act of retaliation violates federal employment laws. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s website notes that employees may submit complaints without fear of punishment. If you complain about discrimination, your employer cannot...

