It depends. If certain conditions are met, you may have a hostile work environment, discrimination or harassment case. “Hostile work environment” is a widely misunderstood concept, and many people do not know what counts as harassment at work. Additionally, workers...
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Workplace Discrimination
MLB rocked by age discrimination charges
Baseball fans in Rhode Island were recently appalled by the revelation of age discrimination charges. This was due to a lawsuit launched by 17 former baseball scouts. These individuals have claimed that they were fired from their positions because of their age. All of...
Addressing weight discrimination against women in the workplace
Weight discrimination in the workforce is a pervasive issue in Rhode Island. Women, in particular, face the burden of weight-based biases and stereotypes that can hinder their career progression and overall well-being. Recognizing and addressing weight discrimination...
Rights of pregnant women in the Rhode Island workplace
Finding out that you're pregnant is one of the most exciting times in most people's lives. But unfortunately, many women in Rhode Island face workplace discrimination based on their pregnancy. These instances of discrimination violate both state and federal employment...
Do ethnic minorities experience a glass ceiling?
For ethnic minorities in Rhode Island, leadership positions at work may come with barriers to entry. Despite progress toward inclusion and diversity, many workplaces still have a glass ceiling for ethnic minorities and struggle to prevent discrimination from affecting...
The deceptive nature of subtle discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms, including overt acts of prejudice, such as name-calling or physical harassment. However, there is another form of discrimination that is equally damaging but often harder to detect: subtle discrimination. This type...
Working when you have diabetes
Federal and state law prohibits employers in Rhode Island from unfairly discriminating against employees who have health conditions such as diabetes. This is because diabetes is considered to be a disability, and companies must generally offer reasonable...
Types of workplace discrimination and your right to report them
Like all Rhode Island employees, you want to feel safe and valued at your workplace. Unfortunately, people's prejudices cause mistreatment of workers based on their characteristics. Being the target of negative behavior at work damages your career and mental health....
What are your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act?
All Rhode Island residents have the right to be free of discrimination in the workplace. Those who have disabilities have certain rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Employers must abide by this law and can be penalized if they violate it. Protections...
Workplace discrimination based on religion
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...