Question: An employee says their manager told them to lose their accent if they ever want to be promoted. Could this be considered discrimination? Answer: Yes. Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and includes...
Discrimination
From The HR Support Center: What is Discrimination?
A hiring manager, eager to fill an exciting new role in the company, reacquaints himself with a candidate’s resume as that candidate takes a seat across from him. Looking up, the hiring manager jolts involuntarily, surprised to see a gray-haired man likely in his late...
What Employers Should Do If an Employee Makes a Racist Statement Online
Given renewed national attention on issues of racial equity and justice, employees and customers might be more inclined to report incidents of racism they witness in person or on the internet. In this article, we cover some recommended practices for employers if they...