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According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Charles H. Brower Law Corporation—an employment law firm in Honolulu— it is illegal to make workplace decisions, including hiring and firing choices, based the following factors:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Genetic Information
  • National Origin
  • Race or Color
  • Religion
  • Sex

In addition, other areas that are covered under Federal law include:

  • Equal Pay: The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits employers from basing wages on the sex of the worker.
  • Pregnancy: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits the stereotyping of pregnant women or treating an expecting mother unfairly in the workplace.
  • Sexual Harassment: It is unlawful for co-workers or employers to make offensive remarks about a person’s sex or gender. In addition, if someone makes sexual advances or requests sexual favors in a place of work, Charles H. Brower Law Corporation should be contacted to piece together a sexual harassment lawsuit.

Charles H. Brower Law Corporation also explains that when it comes to employment law, it’s illegal for managers to strike back against workers who have filed discrimination complaints in the form of wrongful termination, demotions, or other forms of retaliation.

State laws expand on the objective of many federal laws regarding discrimination while at work. To give a few examples, some state laws mandate that it’s similarly unlawful to discriminate against someone based on their marital status or weight.

In the end, these laws are enforced to create a safe and peaceful environment in the workplace for all—regardless or sex, race, gender, religious affiliation or other factors.

See how  Charles H. Brower Law Corporation will fight to get the justice you deserve in the workplace by calling (808) 526-2688.

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