Employment Discrimination

Articles in this category cover laws that prohibit discrimination in hiring, firing, pay, promotions, and workplace conditions based on protected characteristics such as race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, pregnancy, or sexual orientation. Topics include harassment and retaliation, reasonable accommodations, employer policies and compliance, and how to file or defend against discrimination claims with agencies or in court.

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If AI Made the Hiring Decision, You May Have a Case

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Yes—AI hiring tools can violate anti-discrimination laws even without human intent, and lawsuits and EEOC scrutiny are rising nationwide. Resume screeners, video analysis, and scoring algorithms may disproportionately exclude protected groups. This article explains common AI hiring systems, warning signs, and steps to preserve evidence and evaluate a legal claim. When a Computer Says No: […]

Artificial Intelligence Employment Discrimination

Can You Be Fired Because an Algorithm Didn’t Like Your Face?

April 30, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Yes—facial recognition and AI scoring can factor into termination decisions, and at least 20 U.S. states plus D.C. have biometric privacy laws that may limit such use. If an algorithm triggers firing, employers still must comply with anti-discrimination and privacy rules, and flawed tools can create liability. This article explains when AI-based firing may be […]

Age Discrimination and Protection Employment Discrimination

What is age discrimination?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Age discrimination is workplace bias based on age, and in the U.S. the ADEA protects workers age 40 and older. It can include hiring, firing, pay, promotions, or harassment tied to age stereotypes. This article explains what it is, key examples, and what to do if you suspect age-based unfair treatment. Understanding Age Discrimination in […]

Anti-Discrimination Laws Employment Discrimination

What is the EEOC?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) is the U.S. federal agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws and has operated since 1965. It investigates charges, mediates disputes, and may sue employers for discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This article explains what the EEOC does and how the […]

Anti-Discrimination Laws Employment Discrimination

What is Title VII?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Title VII is a federal employment law enacted in 1964 that prohibits workplace discrimination based on five protected traits: race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. It applies to covered employers and is primarily enforced by the EEOC. This article explains what Title VII protects, who it covers, and how claims are handled. Understanding Title […]

Discrimination Law Employment Discrimination

What is workplace discrimination?

March 26, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

Workplace discrimination is illegal under U.S. federal law when an employee is treated unfairly because of a protected trait, including race, sex, age (40+), or disability. It can affect hiring, pay, promotions, job assignments, harassment, or termination, and workers may file agency complaints or lawsuits. This article explains protected classes, common forms of discrimination, and […]