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Sexism in the Workplace: What You Need to Know

Sexism, by definition, is prejudice or discrimination based on one's gender. In the workplace, this bias manifests in various ways, undermining professional growth, damaging mental well-being, and perpetuating harmful stereotypes. As employees and allies, understanding the roots, types, effects, and legal protections against sexism is vital. Equally important is knowing the steps...

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Age Discrimination in Hiring and Promotion

Age discrimination is a persistent problem in workplaces in New York and around the country. Fighting back against unfair treatment based on your age is challenging because employers have the upper hand in making decisions about hiring and promotions. Let’s look at age discrimination in hiring and promotion and what to...

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Understanding Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

Fairness and equal opportunities are essential for fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. However, unconscious bias can thwart this goal, creating discriminatory hiring and promotion practices. This blog discusses how to identify unconscious bias in the workplace, strategies employers can use to mitigate its effects, and remedies for job applicants and...

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Recognizing the Signs of Disability Discrimination

In today's diverse and inclusive society, it is crucial for employers to create a workplace that respects and accommodates individuals with disabilities. Unfortunately, disability discrimination continues to be a pressing issue that affects many disabled employees and job applicants. 

Recognizing the signs of disability discrimination is the first step...

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New Federal Protections For Pregnant Workers

The federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will take effect in June 2023. The new law, included as an amendment to the omnibus spending bill signed late last year, requires employers to grant reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers similar to those required for disabled employees. 

While employers in New York...

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