Women currently make up almost half of the United States work force and are increasingly moving into occupations, such as those in the construction industry, that were once held exclusively by men. Despite this trend, the construction industry remains overwhelmingly male dominated. [Read more…]
States Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
A New York City man is pursing a $4 million lawsuit against his former employer, a car dealership in Queens, for alleged sexual orientation discrimination. As ABC News reports, the man says that he was fired from his position as a finance manager because he is HIV-positive. [Read more…]
Law Protects New Yorkers from Sexual Orientation Discrimination
N.B.A. player Jason Collins broke ground recently when he became the first male athlete on a major American sports team to come out as gay. While the situation indicates a greater acceptance of LGBT individuals than in the past, many people face workplace gender and sexual orientation discrimination every day. [Read more…]