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 or disgruntled [...]
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 status. [...]
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, promotion [...]
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.
