Individuals whose gender identification and/or expression differs from their sex assigned at birth or from typical cultural standards of male and female gender roles are referred to as “transgender.” Transgender…
Bias may be prevalent in almost every facet of our lives. Biases can lead to preconceptions against others, resulting in severe inequities between different demographic groups. While there are numerous…
Discrimination and harassment can take many forms in the workplace. One of the ones that many people may not consider up front is harassment or discrimination on the basis of…
All too often, sexual harassment charges in the workplace are virtually ignored. People accused of harassment or discrimination may feel as though they have no right to fight back, or…
Mental illness, like many common physical disabilities, can impact every area of your daily life–including the way you approach your work responsibilities, deal with your coworkers, or handle challenges that…
It’s illegal to harass a job applicant or employee in the workplace because of their sex. Sexual harassment refers explicitly to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other…
People carry all types of insurance for injuries, property damage, and more. Whether you file a claim for a car crash, damage to your home, or for your business, you…
While productivity for U.S. companies is important, efforts have been made in recent decades to also enforce the importance of workers having time to properly address their own medical issues…
The safety issues related to COVID-19 have been clear across the country for the past year. Many businesses have made sacrifices in an effort to keep their employees safe, from…
Many times, the terms “workplace bullying” and “hostile work environment” are used interchangeably to define poor treatment of an employee that is either instigated by the employer or by employees…