In what is seen as a big win for LGBT employment rights, the Supreme Court has ruled that sexual orientation discrimination is a violation of Title VII of the civil rights act which protects employees from sex discrimination. “An employer that fires or otherwise discriminates against an employee merely for being gay or transgender defies… Read More »
Online Job Postings Scrutinized for Employment Discrimination
More than a billion people log onto social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram everyday making it an attractive way for employers to advertise employment opportunities. Social media companies such as Facebook can target online job posting ads geographically so that they appear within a few miles radius of a company or internationally with… Read More »
Employee Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
In another case of sex based discrimination, damages will be paid to eight women employed by the Chicago Public Schools who claimed they were victims of pregnancy discrimination. The government alleged last year that pregnant teachers at a Chicago elementary school received lowered performance ratings and were targeted for firing by their principal. The principle… Read More »
Workplace Discrimination Revealed in Emails
People are increasingly using electronic forms of communication, which often includes sending emails in the workplace. In recent years, users have begun adding emojis as a means to express ideas, opinions and emotions to their electronic communications. One survey reveals that 76 percent of Americans have used emojis in correspondence exchanged at work. After well… Read More »
