Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
Pinterest maintains a following in Oregon and around the country among social media users interested in sharing pictures and images. Pinterest's management likely invests significant effort in establishing the company's brand and name. However, Pinterest's image may...
Everyone has moments at work that are uncomfortable, awkward, or even disruptive. Many of the disturbances that Oregon residents experience in their places of employment are created by the individuals with whom they share workspaces or their supervisors. While many of...
In most cases, employees in the United States have the right to be protected from sexual orientation discrimination. This means that a person's sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation cannot be a factor in any decisions made about them in the workplace....
Being pregnant inevitably means that you will need to take significant time off work to give birth and care for your child in the first months of their life. It could also mean that you will want to quit your job to care for your child in their early years. In...
It's illegal for workers to be discriminated against purely because of their disability. Everyone has the right to work without fear of being judged, harassed or discriminated against because of their disability or impairment. Workers who are visually impaired can...
The act of bullying is often considered to be something that only school-age children engage in. However, it is, unfortunately, much more pervasive in all aspects of society, and it can be perpetrated by adults of any age. Bullying can very often take place in the...
So many people in the United States suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. When mental health issues are severe, they can be classed as a disability, just as any physical ailment or condition could be seen as a disability. If you have a...
If you are an employee, it is likely that you try to be friendly toward other workers and get to know more about their personal lives. Learning more about the interests and the lives of coworkers is a way to build a strong team and to develop a sense of camaraderie...
While bicycling is a milestone for many kids and great for outside play, children are still often at risk of being in a bicycle accident. Many of today's adults grew up in an era where nobody wore helmets when bicycling. But research has shown the error of a...
People who are deaf or hard of hearing have every right to be able to support themselves. In fact, laws in this country specifically forbid employers from discriminating against employees based on a disability. Not having hearing that falls within normal parameters is...
