The city of Kalamazoo, Michigan, recently settled a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by an employee of the city's public safety department. The employee claimed that because of his obsessive-compulsive disorder he was treated differently than other employees and...
Month: March 2012
Unemployed feel bias when applying for jobs
If you are one of the unfortunate workers that were laid off during this recession and still haven't landed a full-time job in your field, you aren't alone. In many states unemployed workers are being discriminated against because they don't have a job and are...
Your online presence could help or hinder your career
For many Americans, the advent of social media, texting, twittering, is too much to keep up with. But, if you are looking for a job or working at a company, it might be to your advantage to be aware of the potential pitfalls of using social media so that you don't get...
Woman wins pregnancy discrimination lawsuit
Being pregnant and anticipating the birth of your child is one of the happiest moments in a woman's life. But dealing with an employer who comments about your pregnancy and then fires you after giving birth, probably ranks as a stressful moment in your life. For a...