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Would you recognize age discrimination that is directed at you?
by coricohen | Jun 10, 2021 | Discrimination
Most federal employees have better than a working knowledge of the many protections against discrimination offered to them. But when the...
What does lactation discrimination look like for a new mother?
by coricohen | Jun 8, 2021 | Discrimination
Women face discrimination when they are pregnant, but it doesn't end after the birth of their child. New mothers often have to deal with...
Can your employer fire you for changing your gender?
by coricohen | Jun 8, 2021 | Sexual Harassment
Gender fluidity is something that is somewhat new and changing in society. Though there have always been people who identified as the...
Does your office fit the legal definition of a hostile work environment?
by coricohen | Jun 7, 2021 | Discrimination
When you get to work at your federal office in Washington, D.C., your stomach automatically clenches with nervousness as soon as you step...
Reporting illicit activities as a whistleblower
by coricohen | Jun 7, 2021 | Whistleblower Protection
Many people take on their jobs with the best intentions. They plan to turn their job into a rewarding career. However, sometimes employees...
How to identify a hostile work environment
by coricohen | Jun 5, 2021 | Discrimination
Discrimination can come in many forms. Sometimes it involves a company choosing not to hire, promote or properly compensate employees with...
Gender identity discrimination in the federal workforce
by coricohen | Jun 3, 2021 | Discrimination
The federal government prides itself on hiring both a qualified and diverse workforce that reflects our country's demographics. This...
Harassment and hostile work environments
by coricohen | Jun 2, 2021 | Sexual Harassment
There is a reason companies such as Google spend big money trying to make their offices a fun place to be. It is not out of the kindness...
How easy is it to prove age discrimination?
by coricohen | Jun 2, 2021 | Discrimination
Proving that an employer has discriminated against you because of your age has always been challenging. An employer who faced accusations...