In California, one restaurant owner is trying to make it easier for transgender individuals to get jobs. She is trans herself, so she knows how hard it can be.
The rights of breastfeeding mothers in the workplace
Wage deductions your employer can make
Generally speaking, your employer is not allowed to deduct money from your paycheck. Some employers try to do this anyway, taking money for things like company uniforms and tips, but this is illegal.
Sexual harassment at work: Why do women stay silent?
Employers can only ask you questions that are relevant
When preparing yourself for an interview, you are trying to figure out what the employer is going to ask so that you can answer quickly, accurately and confidently. However, it's important to think about what you may be asked for more than just having a solid answer on the tip of your tongue. You also need to make sure your rights aren't violated.
It can be hard to prove racial discrimination
If you were fired and you think it was racially motivated, you're probably outraged, and with good reason. You know that race is a protected class under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. You know that firing a person based on race is illegal. Not only are you out of your job and without a paycheck, but you feel that you've been put in that position illegally.
