May 30, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
Which industries come to mind when you think about age discrimination? Professions such as model or athlete probably come to mind. These jobs revolve around youth and are not reflective of regular occupations open to all types of people. The sector that faces the most age discrimination is the tech industry, reports Business Insider. At first, you may think this makes sense because technology is ever-changing and the current generation is the most adept at working with technology. However, a study by Visier shows that there is more than meets the eye.
May 29, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
Tesla is being sued by a former employee who claims he was wrongfully terminated from his position for reporting theft by a co-worker. He further claims that he was subjected to race discrimination. The California-based company has been sued multiple times for discrimination over the last year. According to the lawsuit, which was filed in Alameda Superior County Court on May 15, the plaintiff was employed as an Operations Associate Manager at Tesla’s Fremont assembly plant until October 2017.
May 22, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
California residents who are trying to start a family while continuing to work may be interested to learn that on May 14, two women filed discrimination lawsuits against AT&T Mobility. The women claimed that the company fired them after they had pregnancy-related absences. According to the lawsuit, which was being handled by the American Civil Liberties Union and attorneys for the women, the company assigns point-based demerits as part of their attendance policy.
May 18, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
In covert surveys and ongoing interviews with the New York Times, female employees at Nike described a pervasive culture of sexual harassment and marginalization. There are accounts of epithets being used against subordinates, inappropriate talk about body parts and numerous trips to strip clubs in conjunction with staff outings. As a result of these revelations, several top Nike executives have resigned or announced their plans to do so.
May 2, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
Workers in America may believe that the caste system is something that only exists in India or Pakistan. However, as immigration from South Asia increases, cultural norms in those countries may start to be practiced in the United States. A survey by Equality Labs found that issues related to caste can take place in the United States. According to the survey, roughly 66 percent of Dalits have experienced both workplace and educational discrimination in America.
Apr 24, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
Three bills pending in the California state legislature will change laws regarding on-the-job sexual harassment in the state if they pass. SB-1343 will change the current law that requires employers with at least 50 workers to train supervisors within six months into a law that requires employers with at least five workers to train everyone by Jan. 1, 2020. Training again every two years will continue to be a requirement. Companies will have a choice of using a video that the Department of Fair Employment and Housing will be required to develop or creating their own training.
