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?
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…
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…
Disabled and in jail: The disability rights of prisoners
How far-reaching is the Americans with Disabilities Act?
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…
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.
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…
Women are crushing the gender pay gap
These women business leaders are helping ensure that no pay disparities happen on their watch.
How women business leaders deal with gender bias
Gender bias is still a problem in the workplace, despite decades of attention to the issue.
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…