On January 15, 2021, a new law will go into effect in Montgomery County that will dramatically change the definition of workplace “harassment.” Previously, in order for workplace harassment to be actionable, it needed to be “severe or pervasive.” Generally, this...
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Month: November 2020
Does Title VII Prohibit Discrimination Based on Accents?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of foreign accent. However, one’s foreign accent and their national origin are often intertwined, and courts can look to evidence of accent discrimination as evidence...
Avoid These Hiring Mistakes That Could Lead To Litigation
When the time comes to hire a new worker, the last thing you want is to engender disputes. Yet there can be more to avoiding discrimination than just eschewing bias. Some actions employers take can have a disproportionately negative impact on certain groups. This is...
How to Navigate Political Discussions After the 2020 Election
Surveys show that political talk in the office is pervasive. 26% of Americans say that they regularly discuss politics in the workplace, and 42% report that they’ve had a political disagreement with a co-worker. Surveys have also found that 45% of Democrats wouldn’t...
Basic Rules Related To Age Discrimination And Harassment At Work
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination and harassment against people who are 40 and older. Have you experienced age-related bias at work? It can be a touchy subject. Even an employer asking about your age can seem vaguely threatening,...