workplace discrimination
5 People on How Their Workplaces' Diversity Initiatives Are Actually Going
"The CEO said the organization was indeed diverse, despite having only white women in its leadership positions."
11 People Talk About Confronting Racist Salary Discrimination at Work
"My boss told me I wouldn't be getting a promotion or pay raise that cycle. I asked for some feedback, and he said I lacked 'polish.' When I asked what that meant, he said, 'You know, your hair, and stuff.'"
Women Aren't in the Constitution. What Would Change If They Were?
The Equal Rights Amendment could have a "tremendous impact" on how women are treated under the law, experts say.
WeWork and Ex-CEO Adam Neumann Accused of Pregnancy and Gender Discrimination
Neumann's former chief of staff says she faced offensive and retaliatory behavior over both of her pregnancies, and that the company "demeaned" employees who were women.
Doctors Who Are Mothers Talk About Workplace Discrimination
The stress of being treated differently than their colleagues doesn’t just hurt them—it hurts patient care.
How China's Female Filmmakers are Challenging the Industry's Sexist Traditions
Five women tell us the day-to-day reality of being a young filmmaker in China's changing film industry in the second part of our three-part series.
Amazon Allowed Horrific Abuse Against Trans Woman, Lawsuit Alleges
"My husband Dane and I were devoted to our jobs. In return, we were treated atrociously by our co-workers and our bosses, simply because I am a woman."
Walmart Discriminated Against Thousands of Pregnant Women, Lawsuit Alleges
"No one should have to choose between her job and the health of her pregnancy."
Women Are Punished More for Being Assholes at Work
New research has found that professional women are held to higher ethical standards than their male colleagues, and when they break the rules they're more harshly punished.
How Your Height and Weight Affect Your Paycheck
We talked to an expert to help understand the results of a new study about gender, bodies, and pay.
Your Boss May Be Able to Track If You're Trying to Get Pregnant
Large companies can now obtain employee health information from big data companies, including when and if they've stopped filling their birth control prescriptions.