NATIONWIDE EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION ATTORNEYS

As an employee, you have the right not to be discriminated against or harassed at work. You have a right to receive equal pay and reasonable accommodations due to religious beliefs or a medical condition. Any medical or genetic information you share with your employer must be kept confidential.

You also have the right to report discrimination, cooperate with an investigation or attorneys, or file a discrimination complaint without facing retaliation.

Employers should not ask applicants questions regarding personal characteristics protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Employers may not ask questions regarding your age unless the job has an age-related legal requirement. Examples of inappropriate questions are:

• Are you pregnant or planning on adopting/having children?
• Do you attend church?
• Are you currently on any medications?
• Do you have a physical or mental disability?
• Does anyone in your family have mental health issues?

Yes, but only if the disability is apparent or you have informed the employer of your disability. For example, an employer may ask if you require reasonable accommodation for the interview or job, including a change in the work environment. They may also ask if you need accommodations for the application process.

No, an employer cannot discriminate against a job applicant or employee due to the relationship to a disabled family member. For example, employment discrimination laws prevent employers from refusing employment to an applicant with a disabled child because they fear the child's care will interfere with the applicant's work.

Yes, an employer can justify their different treatment of employees in certain circumstances, such as:

• Promotion postponement due to financial constraints or situations
• Harsher consequences for repeat negative behavior compared to an employee with a first-time offense for the same negative behavior
• Higher conduct or performance standards between employees based on a higher-profile role within the company