Employment Discrimination
Man Reported to HR Over 'Suggestive' Banana Eating Defended by Internet
"Are you supposed to eat it like corn on the cob?" A woman is being dragged online after she reported a colleague over his "suggestive" banana eating habits.
'Lawyer Up': Woman Fired After Asking About Maternity Leave Backed Online
"Basically I was fired and given zero maternity leave," explained the woman: "I'm in shock. I really liked this place and thought they liked me too."
Transgender Disabled Woman Claims Amazon Forced Her Out of Job
Alexis Ellis believes her gender identity and disability made her a target for disproportionate scrutiny.
California's Prop 22 Sparks Outrage as Albertsons, Vons Lay Off Drivers
Several public figures have expressed outrage against the latest law, which allows workers fewer protections and other benefits they'd be entitled to as employees.
I'm a Texas Republican, and That's Why I'm Standing Up for LGBTQ Rights
Discrimination contradicts my values, and it's undeniably bad for business.
More Than 100 Protestors Arrested as Supreme Court Hears LGBTQ Rights Cases
As the Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases involving LGBTQ employment rights, over 100 protesters were reportedly arrested.
Did Google Ax Transgender Man For Confronting Bigotry?
Tim Chevalier, who identifies as disabled, queer and transgender has said Google fired him to avoid dealing with workplace discrimination.
Being Beautiful Can Hurt Your Chances of Employment
A new study suggests unattractive people are at an advantage when it comes to menial or boring work.
Court Rules 1964 Civil Rights Act Protects LGBT Workers
The Court of Appeals ruled that protections against sex discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects people from job discrimination based on their sexual orientation.
Bill to Ban Discrimination Against LGBT People Faces Hurdles
No Republican members of Congress have endorsed the measure.
Polish Ukip Candidate Rejects Farage Comments on Favouring British Workers
The Ukip leader said British employers should choose British workers over Polish ones.
Employers Shouldn't Be Forced to Pry Into Employees' Religious Beliefs
Next month, the Supreme Court must decide where religious discrimination starts.
Ride Feminism's Second Wave in New Documentary 'She's Beautiful When She's Angry'
Watch the journey of the early women's movement, from the triumphs to the setbacks.
Illinois Passes Law to Protect Interns From Harassment
Most states still don't have laws on the books extending protections to interns, making Illinois one of the first in the nation.