In today’s competitive job market, it’s essential for candidates to showcase their skills and qualifications throughout the hiring process. Employers can foster a fair and inclusive workplace by focusing on relevant experience and expertise rather than personal attributes. Knowing your rights plays a key role in challenging workplace discrimination and ensuring equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) upholds federal laws that prohibit discrimination in hiring and employment. Additionally, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) safeguards individuals from bias based on nationality, particularly during the hiring process and employment verification.
Programs like Ban-the-Box and Fair Chance Hiring aim to reduce barriers for individuals with criminal records by establishing clear guidelines on when and how employers can ask about past convictions.
Whether dealing with workplace discrimination or navigating complex issues such as domestic violence, seeking guidance from an experienced legal professional can be a crucial step toward effective solutions.
For further details on employee rights and strategies for addressing workplace discrimination, refer to the infographic below.
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