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 authors of the study say their findings are proof that people with past illnesses and chronic conditions still face hiring discrimination despite being protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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 low-paid workers in the restaurant industry.
