At DiversityInc’s “Women of Color and Their Allies” event on Nov. 4, 2020, Dr. Stephanie Creary gave a presentation titled “The Importance of Inclusion and Belonging at Work: Spotlight on Women of Color.” As a professor of management specializing in identity and diversity at the Wharton School of the University…
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Opinion: Mental Illness Should Not Be Taboo in the Workplace
The first time I realized mental illness could hinder my career, I was a sophomore in college. The first semester of that year yielded a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and moderate depression, but it was also when I got involved in writing for my college’s newspaper and truly developed…
Zarda v. Altitude Express: Supreme Court to Hear First of Three Cases Regarding LGBTQ Discrimination
In 2010, New York skydiving instructor Donald Zarda was fired from his job, claiming it was because he told a customer he was gay. He died in 2014 in an accident, but Zarda’s sister, Melissa Zarda, and former partner Bill Moore are continuing to fight against the discrimination he allegedly…
Black Couple Awarded $11.3 Million In Workplace Discrimination Suit Against the State of Michigan
A Genesee County jury awarded a Black couple, who sued the Michigan Department of Corrections after accusing their former employer of discrimination and retaliation, $11.3 million on Monday. The State of Michigan will more than likely appeal the decision. An all-white six-member jury ruled in favor of Lisa and Cedric…
During Suicide Prevention Week, People of Color’s Mental Health Struggles Cannot be Forgotten
National Suicide Prevention Week runs from Sept. 8–14 to raise awareness about suicide and the resources available to help those struggling with mental health crises. However, certain demographics seem to consistently slip through the cracks of mental health education, advocacy and care. People of color in the United States suffer…
Former Amazon Employees and Free and Fair Markets Initiative Create Hotline to Report Unsafe Working Conditions
Despite Amazon’s poor working conditions being widely publicized, and despite the widespread strikes and protests that took place this past Prime Day, Amazon is still raking in money. It recently became the second company (in addition to Apple) to reach $1 trillion. But in an effort to combat this superpower…
Ada County, Idaho’s Employment Policy Now Protects Against LGBTQ Discrimination
While at the federal level, the Trump Administration is making moves that will prevent protections against workplace discrimination for LGBTQ individuals, Ada County, Idaho has expanded its anti-discrimination policies to specifically protect LGBTQ applicants. At the end of August, Ada County commissioners approved the broad wording of the policy after…
Wage Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against The University of Miami
The University of Miami is facing accusations of wage discrimination by a female professor who said she earned a lower salary than her male counterpart. Professor Louise Davidson-Schmich, in conjunction with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), filed a lawsuit on Monday. In the suit, Davidson-Schmich claimed that although she…
Washington State Supreme Court Determines Obesity Discrimination Unlawful
The Washington State Supreme Court has declared it illegal to not offer an employee a job because of their weight. The court ruled the state’s definition of disability applies to obesity. Federal laws do not explicitly protect against discrimination based on obesity. Under Title VII of the federal Civil Rights…
Jones Day Law Firm Responds to Gender Discrimination Suit
Women lawyers filed a lawsuit in April against the Jones Day law firm, claiming gender discrimination and unequal pay. This week, Jones Day filed a 115-page response. The complaint filed in April alleged a “fraternity culture” at the firm. The seven women who brought the suit said they were…