Discrimination at Work

How to Avoid Gender Discrimination Claims After Discharging an Employee

By jackhammer

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Although federal law prohibits gender discrimination against any person, the vast majority of gender discrimination claims are pursued by female employees. You can legally discharge a female employee for any gender neutral, non-discriminatory ... more »

How to Recognize Reverse Discrimination

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It can be difficult enough to recognize discrimination as we each go about our daily life routines, inasmuch as we each live in our own skin, unable to clearly see life from the viewpoint of another. Reverse discrimination, that which is aimed at ... more »

How to Handle Illegal Interview Questions

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Interviews are stressful enough without having to worry about whether your responses to seemingly innocuous questions may cost you the job. When you're qualified for a position and are well prepared for an interview, work-related queries are ... more »

How to Avoid Being Sued for Gender Discrimination in Compensating Employees

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Federal law prohibits gender discrimination by employers. The prohibition applies not only to hiring and termination decisions, but also to decisions regarding employee compensation. In the absence of distinguishing qualifications or other ... more »

How to Complain as a Consumer and Be Heard

By Sheila Wilkinson

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To be heard by the powers that be, you need to sound prepared and reasonable. Next, you need to know how and where to complain. There can be positive results if you are willing to be persistent and put a little work into it... more »

How to Deal with People Who Complain About Your "Ethnic" Food

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The U.S. is made up of a mixture of smells, flavors, cultures, and foods. We are a melting pot, where one culture should never mandate for another. This means no one has the right to tell you what foods you should enjoy, simply because they may ... more »

How to File a Workplace Discrimination Charge

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It's hard to work in an environment in which you are discriminated against, but it's even harder to decide to file a charge of workplace discrimination. However, if you have been denied a promotion, equal pay or have been harassed based on race, ... more »

How to Prepare for an EEOC Investigation

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Federal employment law prohibits 10 types of illegal discrimination and it is the job of the EEOC to enforce these laws. If your company has received notice of an upcoming EEOC investigation, there are things you can do to make the process as ... more »

How to Avoid a Discrimination Lawsuit

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Federal law prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, disability and age (for those 40 and over). States also have their own laws prohibiting discriminatory practices. Employees should follow ... more »

How to Respond to Email Jokes at Work

By Rebecca Mazin Mazin

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Whether we are at work or at home, we all find jokes in our email in boxes. These can be about a wide range of topics and can be spam or passed on from friends and co-workers. Some of them are really funny and can bring a good laugh during a ... more »

How to Avoid Workplace Discrimination

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In an increasingly diverse workforce, the possibility of workplace discrimination rises. Whether incidences are intentional or unintended, a discriminatory act against a person in a federally "protected class" can lead to a claim and federal ... more »

How to Create a Friendly Workplace Environment

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Nobody likes to roll out of bed in the morning in dread of going to work. While you and your employer may not be able to reduce the workload that causes some of that dread, you may be able to reduce the stress that comes from working in an ... more »

How to Defend Yourself Against Discrimination in the Workplace

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Imagine you are next in line for a promotion. You have the skills but you get passed up because of the color of your skin, gender, religion or age. You are a woman and enjoy your work but get an unpleasant surprise when you find out you earn ... more »

How to Find Out How a Veteran was Discharged

By Time2Compose

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Each soldier has a permanent record which is used for many purposes. This record is the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty... more »

How to Identify Sexual Orientation Discrimination

By eHow Legal Editor

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Discrimination is an issue for anyone who is rejected for a mortgage or bypassed for a promotion due to their sexual orientation. These steps will help you to identify sexual orientation discrimination in any arena and help you to eliminate its ... more »

How to Recognize Fat Discrimination

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As the issue of obesity and weight control continues to gain prominence in the media and society in general, questions of discrimination against fat people are becoming more important. Because many people think that being fat is a choice they ... more »

How to Fight for Women's Rights in the Workplace

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Although American women now have all career paths open to them, they still face discrimination in the workplace. By fighting for both equal treatment and equal pay, you may be able to help women get their fair share in the workplace... more »

How to File a Charge of Discrimination With the EEOC

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The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is the federal agency charged with responsibility for enforcing Federal Civil Rights employment laws. The EEOC, for example, investigates and, in some instances, brings legal ... more »

How to Prove Workplace Discrimination

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Workplace discrimination comes in many different forms. You can be discriminated against because of your age, your gender or your race. Or you may feel that you have been subjected to sexual harassment, a form of discrimination that makes your ... more »

How to Deal With Discrimination on the Job

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Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in the workplace. These laws protect against discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. Other laws protect individuals with disabilities and workers 40 or older. ... more »

How to Fight Against Workplace Discrimination

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In addition to being illegal, discrimination in the workplace can make for a very hostile work environment, not just for the person being discriminated against, but for all employees. Ideally, employers should have anti-discrimination policies in ... more »

How to Deal With Workplace Discrimination Claims

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Workplace discrimination claims are serious business which, if not handled sensitively, can seriously hurt your business. Discrimination claims can be filed by any person of a "protected class" and can range from allegations of sexual harassment ... more »

How to Resolve Conflict Constructively

By Frank Pray

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These 7 steps are grounded in sound psychology, and are practical, achievable methods to build the relationship through conflict resolution... more »

How to Understand Your Legal Rights If a Charge of Discrimination Is Filed Against Your Company

By eHow Legal Editor

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If an employee files a charge of discrimination against your company, you must know your rights to mount a strong defense. Follow these steps to learn them... more »

How to Deal with Ethnic Discrimination in the Workplace

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Getting along with others in a workplace environment is tough enough without bringing prejudice into the equation. If you take the proper measures you can deal with ethnic discrimination in the workplace effectively... more »

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