Maryland employees that age discrimination toward people at or over the age of 40 is illegal under federal law, but older workers may still feel insecure about their position at work. However, there are a number of ways that they can continue to demonstrate the value...
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Muslim American physicians face workplace discrimination
Maryland residents should be aware that a study that was conducted by the University of Chicago found that Muslim Americans often face discrimination in the health care industry. The study found that nearly half of 255 Muslim American physicians felt that their work...
Discrimination issues in Maryland workplaces
A poll completed by CNN/Kaiser Family Foundation found that for many minorities, discrimination is still a huge issue in America. Of those surveyed, 57 percent of Hispanics and 69 percent of blacks said that discrimination from both the past and present were causing...
Study shows cancer survivors receive fewer job callbacks
Maryland residents may dismayed to learn that job applicants are less likely to receive a callback from potential employers if they disclose that they are cancer survivors, according to a new study by researchers at Rice University and Penn State University. The...
Majority of restaurant workers report being sexually harassed
According to a new study, most restaurant workers in Maryland and nationwide say they face persistent sexual harassment by co-workers, managers and customers. The research was conducted by the Restaurant Opportunities Center United, which is a nonprofit advocate for...
Sexual harassment in the EMS workplace
Most Maryland residents know that incidents of sexual harassment can occur in almost any workplace. In the EMS workplace, sexual harassment is often reported. In some cases, this results in a hostile work environment where an employee begins to feel uncomfortable due...
Time Warner settles claim over unfair parental leave policy
In September, CNN parent company Time Warner Inc. settled a suit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over a charge its parental leave policy allowed more paid time off for birth mothers than biological fathers. The case serves as a reminder that all...
Employee claims paid suspension was retaliation
Employees in Maryland who have been placed on paid suspension usually cannot claim that the move was an adverse employment action. Several court decisions, including one recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, have ruled that paid...
Types of workplace sexual harassment
Sexual harassment in Maryland workplaces is a problem that can interfere with a employee's ability to work and have a negative impact on their career. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines sexual harassment as unwelcome verbal or physical conduct that is...
Correspondence study looks at racism in public services
African Americans in Maryland may be discriminated against when they try to access public services, according to a new study. Economists from the University of Southampton and the Institute for the Study of Labot conducted a study on racism by comparing how public...