Company Liability: Sexual Harassment and Inappropriate Rewards
This type of sexual harassment occurs when employees, who submit to a manager or supervisor’s sexual demands, are rewarded by that manager or supervisor. It is important to note however, that the wronged party(ies) is not the one who submitted, but those who did not and are denied the benefits of the submission.
Age Discrimination in the Workplace
Over time, individuals often gain valuable work experience that can be useful in obtaining new employment later on. When hiring, many businesses look for employees who have prior experience in the field and are familiar with the requirements of that particular position. Unfortunately, applicants may face employment discrimination based solely on their age and not their qualifications.
Dealing With Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
By Timothy Arends – Discrimination and harassment in the workplace has been a frequent topic of discussion in the media. But did you know that shy people are often a frequent target of discrimination and harassment? Shy people’s quietness, seemingly timid disposition and lack of assertiveness can make them easy targets of harassment by bored [...]
Discrimination, The ECOA, and Your Foreclosure
By Nick Adama – Lenders who make mortgage loans on a discriminatory basis may incur liability under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which punishes discrimination in credit. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) prohibits a variety of discriminatory lending on the basis of several factors. These include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and marital [...]
Sex Discrimination in Employment
By Pauline Go – The United States has legislation in place that forbids discrimination based on a person’s sex. However, under certain special circumstances, this discrimination can be exercised. But we are more concerned about sex discrimination in employment as it has a tendency to rear its ugly head when it comes to recruitment, training, [...]
Discrimination When Renting an Apartment
By Henry Dahut – It’s my property, so I can rent to whomever I like.” This attitude is understandable, but landlords must realize that today there are legal limits on the landlord’s decisions.
Discrimination in the Workplace
By Robert Coffen – Discrimination in America is as prevalent today as it was in the early 1900′s. Some people may argue against the previous statement; saying that America has made huge improvements in civil rights and equality in the last one hundred years.
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
By Joseph Devine Sexual orientation describes a person’s enduring romantic, emotional, affectionate, and sexual attraction towards others. It is distinguishable from one’s biological sex, gender identity, and social gender role.
