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Category Archives: Discrimination
Are caregivers protected against discrimination?
Caregivers never truly stop working. They must ensure that the needs of a loved one or minor child are met, whether they are physically with that person or at work. Some employers in New York fail to recognize the responsibilities caregivers have. Fortunately, employees in…
Are employers required to accommodate pregnant workers?
Federal, state, and city laws protect pregnant workers in New York City. Federal law provides the fewest protections. For instance, pregnant workers may request accommodations, such as being permitted to take more frequent bathroom breaks. However, federal rules for accommodating pregnant workers are less strict…
Economists: Geography matters a lot in gender discrimination
The U.S. state in which a white American woman is born can have a surprising effect on her lifetime earnings. According to new economic research, a woman who is born in a state that has a high prevalence of sexist attitudes will work – and…
Is it permissible to favor applicants with disabilities?
Imagine there are two applicants for a job. Both are similarly qualified, but one applicant has a disability and requires the use of a wheelchair. In that situation, federal anti-discrimination laws prohibit the employer from choosing the non-disabled applicant solely because the other applicant has…
Have questions about workplace protections for mothers?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is receiving a record number of claims alleging pregnancy discrimination. Between the rise in claims and recent media reports on the issue, many people have begun asking questions about the law on pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. We have answered…
The hard facts about pregnancy and motherhood discrimination
Showing animus toward mothers in the workplace is a form of gender bias, and treating them unequally because they have caregiving responsibilities represents clear evidence of discrimination. Despite this, studies have shown that mothers are often treated differently in the workplace compared with fathers in similar…
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