The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination in employment based on a worker’s disability. This means an employer can’t fire, refuse to promote, or refuse to hire someone because they are disabled—so long as …
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Mothers and fathers often find that they need time away from work after the arrival of a newborn. For decades, parents in the United States had no legal rights to take leave, but things have …
Not every job results in the perfect environment, management, or surrounding staff. In many instances, there is subtle or apparent harassment directed toward employees. This can come from management or coworkers. At any rate, it …
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Discrimination, particularly when it is based on race, can have long-lasting negative effects on our children. Of course, we don’t want our kids to be subjected to racial bullying on the playground at school. Nor …
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