Equal Rights

Examine the ongoing fight for equal rights through a range of features on workplace discrimination, same-sex marriage, and more.

Watch your language: Can business owners make an English-only policy?

What happened when a medical clinic in Arizona tried to institute an English-only policy?

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Diplomatic immunity: How does it work?

The tabloids have a field day with wayward ambassadors who claim immunity when they get nabbed for reckless driving. These stories hit the headlines…

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Who is Hamdan? The case of Hamdan vs. Rumsfeld

In November 2001, then-President George Bush, as part of his war on terror, issued an executive order which authorized the trial of those persons…

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Disabled and in jail: The disability rights of prisoners

How far-reaching is the Americans with Disabilities Act?

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Americans with Disabilities Act: What employers should know

One of the most important developments in employment law, it is essential to research this act and know what requirements and conditions apply to…

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Five biggest sexual harassment cases

Even though we're still wrestling with this issue, a look back at the history of sexual harassment shows how far we've come as a society.

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What does HIPAA mean for your privacy?

Just like your financial and personal information, keeping your medical information private is vital. And in today's online world, that can be a…

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Women are crushing the gender pay gap

These women business leaders are helping ensure that no pay disparities happen on their watch.

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How women business leaders deal with gender bias

Gender bias is still a problem in the workplace, despite decades of attention to the issue.

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Know your rights when it comes to job discrimination

Job discrimination is absolutely illegal. If you believe you have been discriminated against, there is recourse available, both within your workplace…

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