Category: Discrimination

Religious discrimination is one of the most common types of discrimination that occurs in the United States. When people discriminate against others based on their religion, they are more likely to treat them unfairly or to deny them opportunities. This type of discrimination can be based on assumptions or stereotypes about a particular religion. For…

Being discriminated against because of race can be a stressful experience, even more so in the workplace. Many people might prefer to quit their jobs rather than deal with the unpleasantness, but it isn’t so simple when you have family obligations. Fortunately, there are other options. U.S. federal and California state employment laws have strict…

In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) of 1974 and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protect employees and job applicants from disability-related discrimination in the workplace. The FEHA applies to employers with five or more regular employees, and the ADA applies to those with 15 or more employees. Unfortunately, many employers…

Racial discrimination is the prejudice many people have about other people based on their race and which may lead them to treat them with disrespect. While the employment laws in California and the rest of the United States prohibit racial discrimination, the unfortunate reality is that many employees still experience it in their workplace. If…

As per Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employers cannot discriminate against their employers due to their religious beliefs. Nevertheless, in actual practice, many religious people, particularly women, report experiencing some form or the other of discrimination at their workplace. Since religious beliefs constitute an important part of a person’s identity, such…