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Dozens or hundreds of different religions are represented in Rhode Island workplaces. This can lead to problems ranging from simple misunderstandings to discriminatory behavior. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has reported that the number of workplace...
You might be aware that being overweight can cause various negative effects from a physical health standpoint. However, you might be unaware of the toll that excess weight can take on your mental health. If you face discrimination or bias based on your weight, you're...
Workplace discrimination isn't limited to race, age or gender; it's also common in the deaf community and other groups with disabilities. Deafness and employment discrimination go hand in hand for many Rhode Island workers. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990...
Workplace discrimination and harassment seem to have no boundaries, striking a number of industries, occupations and thousands of workers who simply want to perform their duties free of any such illegal behavior from employers. Take for instance the recent legal...
Sometimes, it takes a while for a Rhode Island employee to recognize toxicity in the workplace or their boss’s subtle yet hostile workplace behavior until a significant amount of time elapses. The continuing violation doctrine essentially overrides the statute of...
An employer in Rhode Island can refuse to hire you or even terminate your job because of information they discovered when conducting a background check on you. However, there are specific laws in place that protect individuals from being taken advantage of by...
Although it’s illegal for employers in Rhode Island to discriminate against their employees, instances still happen. It’s important to know how workplace discrimination occurs. What is workplace discrimination? Workplace discrimination refers to incidents at work that...
Workplace discrimination can happen, and Rhode Island may have its share of cases. Not only is a hostile workplace uncomfortable, but it can also threaten your family's well-being when retaliation takes place. As mentioned in human resources news, there are some more...
Employers in Rhode Island are generally not allowed to make employment decisions based solely on the age of the employees. If you believe that you have been a victim of age discrimination, there are a number of steps that you can take to remedy the issue. Is the...
An adverse employment action is an employer's action that negatively affects an employee who is discriminated against. An adverse action is also an act of employer retaliation that results from discrimination. In Rhode Island, employers are required to understand...