Many people know that it is illegal to discriminate against someone else based on their religion at work. However, they might not know whether it is illegal to discriminate against someone in the workplace based on their absence of religious belief. For people who are atheists or agnostics, it might not be clear whether the
Applicants and employees who are disabled are protected against employment discrimination based on their disabling conditions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Disabled workers can ask for reasonable accommodations that can help them perform the tasks of their jobs. Determining whether or not a requested accommodation is reasonable can be a sticking point for
Most people know that discrimination refers to being treated unfairly as compared to how others are treated. While discrimination might be unfair, it is not always illegal. Unlawful discrimination occurs in the workplace when someone is discriminated against based on their protected characteristics, and this type of discrimination can happen at any time during the