In theory, modern employers cannot discriminate against workers for protected characteristics, including personal traits over which an individual has no control. You cannot choose whether you are born as a woman or a man, nor do you choose when your parents bring you into this world. As such, you should not have to worry about

When you think about racism, you may imagine people of color who struggle with unfair biases due to the color of their skin. While that is who is most often affected by racial discrimination, the law actually does protect people of all colors against unfair treatment due to the color of their skin. According to

Federal law prohibits your employer from discriminating against you due to your race, color, religion, age or belonging to other protected classes. Despite that, there are always employers who make mistakes or intentionally discriminate against others.  While you would think that race would no longer be an issue in most workplaces, racial discrimination is still a

Americans have the freedom to practice the religion of their choice. However, many in Alabama face workplace discrimination or harassment based on their religion. Unfortunately, this makes it hard for people of some religions to perform their work duties. Religious discrimination occurs when employees are treated differently because of their religion. However, it is sometimes

As someone who has been working with your employer for some time, you’ve consistently received raises and positive ratings that have resulted in a great hourly wage. You were happy with what you were getting, but then your employer called you into the office to let you know that your wage was being cut by

In most positions, it’s illegal for your employer to use your genetics against you. This is thanks to the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, also known as GINA, which provides Americans with protections against discrimination at work or with health insurance as a result of their genetics. GINA is just one of the laws that has

Thankfully, we live in a regulated society that protects workers’ rights. Since the passing of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the federal government has taken a strong stance against discrimination in the workplace. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency that investigates all complaints that come under Title

Many individuals have illnesses, injuries or other medical conditions limiting their ability to perform tasks similar to their colleagues. These situations may leave a worker unable to land employment as others do or meet the demands of their job in the same way others do. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been key in

Getting pregnant can be an amazing time in your life. You’re building your family and looking forward to having your child in your arms. Unfortunately, some workplaces did not used to see pregnancy as a positive thing, so the Pregnancy Discrimination Act had to be put into place. The PDA makes it illegal to discriminate

A potential plaintiff who believes that he or she has been unlawfully discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin should consider filing a lawsuit for violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq., more commonly known as “Title VII.” Before the plaintiff may