Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against any employee based on certain characteristics. This law was enacted to ensure that employee rights are protected. Despite this law, many...
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Tesla faces lawsuit for alleged discrimination and harassment
Rhode Island employees have basic rights in the workplace that entitle them to work in a safe environment free from discrimination and harassment. If an employee's rights are violated, the employee may choose to file a lawsuit against the employer. According to a...
Studies find Asian job applicants face discrimination in U.S., Canada
Multiple research studies from both Canada and the U.S. have found that employers are less likely to interview and hire job applicants with Asian last names than with those with Anglo last names, Rhode Island Public Radio reports. The most recent study, from...
Trump to keep Obama’s LGBTQ exec. order on discrimination
There has been much unease among many minorities in the United States during President Donald Trump's first month in office. With campaign pledges to remove many of President Obama's executive actions, many Americans feel that their rights may be violated. For the...
Amazon is facing racial discrimination charges against drivers
One of the largest online retail giants in the world is facing scrutiny after eight delivery drivers from the nearby Boston, Massachusetts, area filed a class action complaint against the company alleging racial discrimination. According to the lawsuit, Amazon's...
Dept. of Labor sues Oracle amid workplace discrimination claims
Workers in the United States have various laws and protections to shield themselves from various forms of discrimination in the workplace. Specifically, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted to offer protections from workplace discrimination to...
Your ability to procreate may count against you
If more Rhode Island women were able to hide their pregnancies, employers would not have to be creative in finding reasons for firing pregnant employees. Unfortunately, discriminatory actions against pregnant workers are rampant, and many of those who are not fired...
Fighting gender discrimination in Rhode Island
Some people in Rhode Island may believe that blatant gender discrimination is largely a thing of the past. Unfortunately, gender discrimination continues to exist in many workplaces, especially in occupations that were traditionally male-dominated. When it occurs,...
Steps for addressing workplace sexual harassment
Facing sexual harassment in any capacity can leave you feeling traumatized. If you have endured such actions at work, you have several options for addressing the incident. Your employer has a responsibility to create a safe work environment, and, therefore, your first...
The basics of whistleblower protection
Whistleblowing typically occurs when a current or former employee reports his or her employer for engaging in illegal or fraudulent practices. When engaging in this type of activity, an employee may experience discrimination or other negative treatment in the...