It turns out that gender discrimination in the workplace is even more harmful that previously thought. The ways in which women are discriminated against in professional settings in Rhode Island and around the country have insidious effects, causing the abilities of...
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What should you know about pregnancy discrimination at work?
Rhode Island women who learn they’re pregnant normally look forward to meeting their future baby. Unfortunately, some may face workplace pregnancy discrimination. There are some facts to know about this illegal practice. You're entitled to maternity leave Once you are...
Study shows workplace discrimination still a problem
People may think that racism and discrimination in the workplace are on the decline, but companies in Rhode Island and across the country still have a long way to go on that front. One study showed that a large percentage of citizens have witnessed or recognized...
Workplace discrimination prevalent in LGBTQ community
There are many challenges in the workplace, including things like difficult assignments or early working hours. Unfortunately, some men and women face unique problems that cross the line into workplace discrimination. For members of the LGBTQ community in Rhode...
People with autism face high rates of workplace discrimination
Despite growing efforts to educate people about what living with autism looks like, there are still many employers in Rhode Island who mistreat their autistic workers. Workplace discrimination is unsurprisingly a commonly shared experience among men and women with...
Do you have to hide your faith at work?
If your faith is important to you, chances are it touches every aspect of your life, from the way to raise your family to the way you spend your money. Your practice of religion may also influence how you eat, dress and spend your time. While these choices may be a...
Psychology professor addresses age discrimination
Employers often say that they value things like wisdom and experience in workers, while also devaluing the other factor that often comes along with these things -- age. Older workers face more barriers in the workplace when it comes to being hired, maintaining their...
The mental health impact of workplace discrimination
Most people in Rhode Island understand just how important it is to have good mental health. Unfortunately, certain factors that affect mental health are often outside people’s control. For example, workplace discrimination has a profoundly negative impact on victims,...
Women fight daily against intersectional discrimination
You may understand that the law protects certain classes of people from discrimination based only on their membership to that class. Most everyone belongs or will belong to at least one protected class, and you may even belong to several. In fact, if you are a woman,...
Former employee suing Amazon for workplace discrimination
Taking a chance on a new job can be scary, especially when that job opportunity means moving to a new state. Those who choose to leave Rhode Island in search of a better opportunity are usually hoping for the best, though, such as better wages or career advancement....