Sometimes it is obvious to others when a person has a disability. If you carried a white cane, wore hearing aids or used a wheelchair to get around, people around you could tell that you might have a disability with a mere glance. However, not all disabilities are...
workplace discrimination
Are these subtle signs of pregnancy discrimination?
These days, expecting moms in Pennsylvania often choose to continue working. But pregnant women face discrimination in the workplace every day. Today, we will take a look at some potential signs that may indicate you are a target of discrimination. Parents takes a...
High court ruling under close watch
Since 1964, people across the United States and in Pennsylvania have been told that they should be able to be protected against any form of discrimination at work based on their sex. This mandate, set forth by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, has often been held up...
What is genetic information?
Some forms of discrimination, such as sex or racial discrimination, are widely known to the public. Workers in Pennsylvania and across the country, however, could also be subjected to a form of discrimination based upon their genetics. To know why an employer might...
Have you faced discrimination at work due to your religion?
Workplace religious discrimination can come in many forms. Essentially, it involves treating a job applicant or an employee less favorably because of their religion or religious affiliation. Or, it can involve unfavorable treatment because the person is married to or...
Survey: Many baby boomers experiencing age discrimination
As the baby boomer generation ages, older workers are expected to have a bigger and bigger presence in the workforce. U.S. Department of Labor estimates predict that, by 2024, around a fourth of active workers in the U.S. will be age 55 or older. Unfortunately, there...
Women more likely to be injured in the workplace
The National Safety Council (NSC) has published its findings for injuries in the workplace during 2017. The national totals were 4.5 million non-fatal injuries with an estimated cost of $161.5 billion, based on wage and productivity losses, medical expenses,...
Report: IBM job cuts may be related to age discrimination
Many older employees in Pennsylvania and across the country may be concerned about the potential impact of age discrimination on their job search. These concerns may be well-founded in many cases. In a report published by Mother Jones and ProPublica in March 2018,...
Target offers settlement in discrimination case
Some Latino or black Pennsylvania residents who were denied jobs with Target since May 11, 2006, after a background check turned up a criminal conviction might be eligible for a payout or to apply for a job with the retailer with priority consideration. This was the...
NFL cheerleader claims discrimination
A professional cheerleader has filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging discrimination by the New Orleans Saints and the National Football League (NFL). Some Pennsylvania residents may be surprised to learn the manner in which at...

