Title VII Applies to Men, Too! Anti discrimination laws like the FMLA and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protect both women and men from caregiver and gender-based discrimination. I wonder how many men know that. I’m guessing that much discrimination against men of this nature goes unaddressed. The failure to address discrimination against male caregivers likely […]
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Many federal and state laws protect employees (including at-will employees). The descriptions below merely provide you with a place to get started. I strongly advise you to consult an attorney to determine whether any of these laws apply to you. What Is Caregiver Discrimination? Michelle Singletary wrote an interesting article (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/aarp-study-burden-of-long-term-care-needs-of-elderly-straining-families/2011/08/03/gIQAT9FdsI_story.html) in The Washington
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title VII is a broad statute that prevents discrimination against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), or national origin. It also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who complained about discrimination, filed a claim of discrimination, or participated in a discrimination investigation or
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How The Laws Of The United States Do Not Ensure Equal Participation In The Workforce For Women And Mothers The United States is part of a select group of countries, comprised of the U.S., Papua New Guinea, Swaziland, Liberia, and Lesotho, who do not mandate any type of paid maternity leave for new mothers. Additionally, the United States
Gordon v. U.S. Capitol Police: Retaliation and Interference with FMLA Rights A police officer who tried to get time off from work to help her cope with the suicide of her husband recently got a victory with decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The case shows that under
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What should you do if you are at work, you are pregnant, and you are being discriminated against? The first thing that you should do, particularly if your employer has 15 or more employees, and so it’s covered by Federal Law, is tell human resources. If you don’t have human resources, tell your direct supervisor.
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