Category: Workplace Discrimination

The Criminal History Record Information Act Protects Your Rights Under ideal circumstances, once you’ve been convicted for a crime and served your sentence, your punishment should be over. You should be able to go on to build a new life and contribute to society in a positive way. However, for […]

Maybe. But There Are Exceptions. The COVID-19 vaccine is finally becoming available in the United States. But to be truly effective, a large percentage of the population has to be willing to take it. Some people may not have a choice, however. Companies across the country are considering whether to […]

An Extra Layer of Protection Against Workplace Discrimination The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act is a state law that prohibits discrimination against employees in the workplace. There are a number of federal-level laws that prohibit workplace discrimination—including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. […]

And What Damages Does Your Employer Have to Pay if It Breaks This Law? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a law that prohibits employers from discriminating against employees or job applicants based on “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” If your employer discriminates against […]

YOU CAN’T BE FIRED FOR BEING TRANSGENDER OR GAY On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision: that LGBT employees are entitled to protection from discrimination at work under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The wording of the law states that workplace discrimination is […]