Discrimination

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Navigating the New DEI Regulations: What Employers and Employees Need to Know

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives continue to shape the modern workplace, recent regulatory changes have created a new landscape for both employers and employees. Understanding these new DEI regulations is essential not only for maintaining compliance but also for fostering a fair, inclusive environment that protects legal rights and supports business success. At […]

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Diversity & Inclusion Under Fire? Understanding the Federal DEIA Ban

What Is the Federal DEIA Ban? On January 21, 2025, a new executive order—known as Executive Order 14173—was signed, prohibiting private organizations that contract with the federal government from implementing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs as part of their compliance requirements. The order has sparked widespread debate about the future of workplace diversity

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The Silent Pandemic: How Toxic Workplaces Are Killing Mental Health (and What You Can Do About It)

We’ve all heard about pandemics and mental health crises, but there’s a silent epidemic lurking in offices, warehouses, and boardrooms across the nation: toxic workplaces. Whether it’s relentless micromanagement, passive-aggressive emails, or outright harassment, these environments harm millions of workers daily. And while it’s easy to dismiss toxic cultures as “just how work is,” the

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Navigating Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace

Navigating Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace   Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation, not stress and anxiety over job security. Unfortunately, pregnancy discrimination remains a significant issue in many workplaces. In this blog, we’ll explore what constitutes pregnancy discrimination, your legal rights, and steps you can take if you experience discrimination at

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Age Discrimination Guide

Age Discrimination Guide   Age discrimination happens far too often in workplaces across the nation. Whether you witness or experience age discrimination, it’s not always easy to identify it or know what to do when it happens. To help you take action that can protect your rights and interests, this guide on age discrimination explains:

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How to Document Workplace Discrimination

How to Document Workplace Discrimination   Workplace discrimination complaints have surged nearly 9% since 2020, according to the latest data. Whatever form that discrimination takes, documenting instances of it can be vital to: Proving that workplace discrimination happened Establishing patterns of behavior or failures to intervene Helping the targets of workplace discrimination start to turn

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Addressing Workplace Bullying: Legal Remedies for Virginia Employees

Workplace bullying is an unfortunate reality that can take a toll on employees’ well-being and job satisfaction. It can take various forms, such as verbal abuse, intimidation, humiliation, and exclusion. Some behaviors cross the line into harassment, which may be subjected to legal recourse. You may be eligible to recover damages if a reasonable person

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How to File a Complaint With the Arlington Office of Human Rights

How to File a Complaint With the Arlington Office of Human Rights

A few months ago, news broke about dozens of female members of the Arlington County Fire Department complaining about a toxic work environment. A letter from more than 30 female department workers identified multiple instances of harassment and discrimination, often sexual in nature. The letter also described an equally troubling problem with leadership allegedly doing

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