Monthly Archives: May 2025
The ADA and “Invisible Disabilities”
When we think of a disability that would be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we often assume that if someone is disabled, we’ll know it—we’ll be able to see it or recognize it. But that’s not always the case. There are a number of disabilities which are often referred to as… Read More »
Pregnancy and Post-Birth Protections at Work for the New Mother
If you are a soon to be new mother you’ve got a lot of new changes in store. But those changes aren’t just at home. They also have to do with work, and understanding how the law protects you, and the time you need for your pregnancy and to care for your newborn. Pregnancy… Read More »
Can Your Boss Prohibit You From Discussing Wages or Salary?
It is certainly natural and anticipated that workers will discuss amongst themselves, what they are being paid by their employer. But employers may not want this to go on. They may not want employees to know what each of them are being paid, for fear that pay discrepancies will lead to workers getting upset,… Read More »
Genetic Discrimination at Work is Illegal
We probably can guess the categories where discrimination at work is illegal. Gender, sexuality, pregnancy, age, disability, race or nationality, among others, comes to mind. But many people aren’t aware of another area where it is illegal to discriminate against you at work: based on your genetics. Examples of Genetic Discrimination Imagine, for example,… Read More »
