Despite the great strides made toward racial equality in recent decades, racial discrimination and harassment are still major issues in this country. Workers have specific laws to protect them against these situations. Federal laws are in place that set strict...
Technically speaking, employers in the United States are not supposed to discriminate when deciding who to hire. Everyone who applies is supposed to be given equal consideration. Of course, it can be hard for people to know if they actually got equal consideration or...
You come into work one day, and a co-worker makes a blatant comment about your appearance and how they find it attractive. Or you suggest that you may put your name into the ring for a promotion, and a co-worker says that a woman will never get that position. These...
The basic definition of equality at the workplace is a lack of discrimination. It means fair treatment to everyone regardless of their status. Beyond that, it includes all employees having equal access to opportunities at the workplace. As an employee, you shouldn't...
It has been 57 years since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It was a monumental law in its time, and it continues to help workers against mistreatment well into the new millennium. In 2021 these stories are as common as ever -- earlier this month the Equal...
You may be one of many people in Florida looking for a new job. Sadly, racial discrimination is still going on at this point in the market. Some people are not even considered in the earliest stages of the employment application process. Research studies show that...
Looking for a new job in Florida can be stressful, especially when you are a victim of racial discrimination. Because it’s relatively easy for employers to hide their racial bias during the hiring process, the problem of racial inequality in hiring is still rampant....
Despite the government’s efforts to ensure workplace equality, there seems to be minimal change in some workplaces in Florida. Workplaces are the most common areas to experience social injustices. Apart from unequal pay, workers suffer from racism, sexual harassment...
Many people in the United States will acknowledge that the hiring system is biased and that white people have a significant and systemic advantage over people of other races when it comes to getting hired. If you're a Florida resident seeking a job, here are some...
Florida businesses that are accused of racial discrimination in the workplace can face large fines and backlash from their local communities. Unfortunately, racial discrimination isn't always clear-cut, and you may actually be making mistakes that could classify as...
