Workplace disability discrimination, like all forms of workplace discrimination, negatively impacts everybody involved. From the target of the discrimination to the employer, discrimination is harmful to productivity, satisfaction, and drags on the atmosphere of the workplace. In order to facility a productive and safe workplace, and in order to comply with legal standards, it is…
Over half a decade ago, the anti-sexual assault and women’s empowerment movements #MeToo and Time’s Up raised global awareness of widespread sexual harassment and assault. Still, sexual harassment persists at work. In 2022 the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC) received 11,090 charges claiming sexual harassment, and recent statistics suggest that approximately 35% of women and…
Nearly 25% of adults in America deal with physical and mental disabilities. Although Americans with disabilities may face additional challenges in many aspects of life including at work, disabilities should never impact one’s status in the workplace. The Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), in addition to local State Laws, protect disabled employees from discrimination,…
Many of us spend a significant portion of our lives at work. It is not uncommon to spend more time at work and with coworkers than at home with friends and family. As such, the dynamics at work can be incredibly impactful on our physical and mental wellbeing, in good and bad ways. A negative…
Unfortunately, discrimination is prevalent for many Americans at work. Data suggests that approximately 60% of American workers have experienced and/or witnessed discrimination in their workplaces. Experiencing discrimination is distressing on many levels – it can take a toll on your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, negatively impact your ability to perform at work, and damage…
The age of Artificial Intelligence is here. Advancements in AI has, and will continue to, revolutionize the way our world works. The workplace is no exception. With increasing frequency, companies are turning to artificial intelligence to optimize their business operations. Human Resources is one arena with a notable, and growing, artificial intelligence presence. According to…
The COVID-19 pandemic revolutionized the way Americans work. More than ever before, employees are able to complete their work from remote locations without ever stepping foot into a physical office space. In this virtual environment, traditional methods for managing workers and ensuring accountability are ineffective, and employers are tasked with the challenge of overseeing and…
Sexual harassment is a serious problem in the workplace; employees of all gender and sexual identities face unlawful harassment on a daily basis at work. While recent social movements such as the #MeToo movement have brought harassment issues into the spotlight, experiences of sexual harassment at work remain all too common and there is much…
Unfortunately, toxic work environments are all too common. According to a 2023 Forbes report, toxic work environment is cited as one of the top reasons (along with low pay, limited opportunities for growth, and inflexible hours) that Americans are leaving their jobs. There are many factors that could cause a work environment to be toxic;…
Pregnancy should never be a barrier to professional success or job security. Unfortunately, employees who are pregnant or are suspected to become pregnant do experience routine discrimination at work. According to a survey conducted in 2022, nearly 1 in 5 mothers report having experienced some form of pregnancy related discrimination or harassment by their employers….
Navruz “Nav” Avloni is the Founder and CEO of Avloni Law, a boutique plaintiffs’ litigation law firm known for taking on some of the world’s largest corporations and entities to fight for victims’ rights through employment litigation and more. With a decade of litigation experience, Nav has become a distinguished trial attorney and social justice…
In 2012, 200 fast-food workers walked off the job in New York City. They were spearheading the Fight for $15 campaign, and demanding union representation and wage increases. Nearly 15 years later, fast-food workers across the country continue to organize and advocate for better working conditions, pay, and representation. In California, progress is being made….
