Rhode Island employees probably expect that decades of work experience of knowledge will be in their favor when seeking promotions, pay raises or new positions. This is not always the case, though, as there are many employers who actively discriminate against people...
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Cancer patients frequently face workplace discrimination
Learning that one has cancer can be a terrifying experience, and it is important the patients receive support in all areas of their lives -- including work. Unfortunately, some Rhode Island employers are apparently not as familiar as they should be with the needs of...
What to do after experiencing workplace discrimination
Everyone in Rhode Island deserves the opportunity to excel at work. Workplace discrimination makes it impossible for you to get your fair chance. It does not have to define the rest of your life though, and there are steps that you can take now to help get your future...
It’s time for millennials to worry about age discrimination
Nobody wants to be treated differently because of their age. Unfortunately, it happens all the time in Rhode Island workplaces. As the oldest millennials begin to turn 40 in 2021, they might find themselves facing an issue that their own parents might have struggled...
Multiple suits accuse Pinterest of workplace discrimination
When Rhode Islanders are in need of a new recipe or good DIY project, many head to Pinterest. Unfortunately, it appears as if there are serious problems among the executives responsible for this social media company. Both current and former workers say that there is a...
Providence YMCA settles gender discrimination lawsuit from former execs
The Greater Providence YMCA has settled an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by two former executives. The plaintiffs, both women, said that the GPYMCA's CEO treated them harshly, stripped them of their duties and sent them threatening messages -- treatment,...
3 less talked about types of workplace discrimination
It is illegal to discriminate against workers based on a number of things, including race, sex and age. Unfortunately, this does not stop some employers in Rhode Island from doing so anyway. Some victims might not even realize that what their employers are doing is...
Workplace discrimination still a problem for pregnant women
Women often face a lot of uncertainty during pregnancy, including in the workplace. Despite current legal protections, many pregnant women are still the victim of workplace discrimination. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could potentially expand those protections...
Disability Discrimination in the Workplace
In 1990, the United States enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). The ADA was implemented with the purpose of protecting individuals with disabilities from discrimination in all areas of life including, but not limited to, employment, schools, and...
Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act ("ADEA") is a federal law that protects workers and job applicants forty (40) years and older from discrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, relative...