Discriminating based on gender is illegal, so men and women must be paid the same if their qualifications are the same. If a man and a woman both hold the same job, have the same college degree, work the same hours, and have the same amount of experience, the pay...
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Employers can’t hire or fire based on genetic information
As more and more is learned about human DNA and genetic information, it becomes more clear that certain people may be genetically predisposed to contract certain diseases and ailments. This is important information for the medical community, which can help them both...
Discrimination against Muslims may be on the rise
After the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, there was a reported rise in workplace discrimination against those of the Muslim faith. Thankfully, over the next decade, that type of discrimination began to wane and become less common.However, some reports have...
Keep track of discrimination
If you're being victimized by workplace discrimination in New Jersey, one of the best things you can do is to keep track of everything that happens so that you have a detailed report. This can be hugely beneficial if you decide to take legal action or report the...
Rise in discrimination claims linked to employee knowledge
The number of retaliation and discrimination claims in the United States has been climbing over the years. One report showed that there were a record number in 2013, when a total of 38,539 retaliation charges were filed.This is an interesting trend, in that so much...
Can an employer discriminate based on where you went to school?
As you fill out your resume, you may be wondering if anything on it could cause you to be discriminated against in the hiring process. You know that employers are not legally allowed to discriminate based on race, gender, age, and a whole host of other factors, but...
The Americans with Disabilities Act stands against discrimination
The Americans with Disabilities Act can help prevent workplace discrimination in New Jersey, especially for veterans of the armed forces. The federal government notes that thousands of veterans come back from active duty every year, going back to their jobs or finding...
Important laws governing workplace discrimination
Many workers understand that they have rights and that laws have been passed over the years to protect them, but they don't know exactly what these laws or these rights are. Below are a few key laws that you want to be aware of. 1. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of...
Tech job ads may violate discrimination laws
When posting job ads and hiring workers, companies are not allowed to let age factor into the equation, as it's a type of discrimination—commonly known as ageism. Older workers are to be considered based on their qualifications, along with younger...
Racial discrimination still the second-highest complaint
According to a report from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the second-largest reason for discrimination allegations in the United States is racial discrimination. Around 35 percent of the cases involved alleged racial discrimination, which shows that...
