Difficulty of Finding a Job Because of Discrimination against the Differently Abled
Although discrimination against people with disabilities is strictly prohibited in the workplace and the job search arena, many disabled persons still suffer from discrimination. Many of these individuals find it difficult finding or keeping a job on account of their disability.
Discrimination against People with Disabilities and Their Employee Benefits
It is unlawful for companies to discriminate against some of their employees simply because they possess certain disabilities. As long as you have the needed skills and qualifications, you can still keep your job despite your disability.
Age Discrimination Related to Job Promotion
If you are over 40 years of age and seeking employment, it is possible for you to be discriminated against in the job market or in the workplace because of your age. Nonetheless, age discrimination is strictly prohibited in the workplace.
Age Preferences in Job Postings
You may come across some companies that post job notices with certain age preferences indicated in them. However indicating age preferences in job postings is unlawful as stated by the ADEA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967.
Protecting your Job During Recession
ShareIn an economic recession, lay-offs, freeze hiring, and downsizing are all part of a stressful work condition. Surviving this ordeal is the name of the game. You must master the art of acting like a survivor, on your guard at all times as far as your work is concerned. Hold on to your job and [...]
What to Look for in a Lay-off Proof Job
ShareIn times of recession, one must be very careful in choosing a job to apply for. Make it a point to select the kind of job that will not suffer as bad as other jobs or industries do during an economic downturn. Go for the recession or lay-off proof jobs or industries to provide you [...]
Networking for Recession-proof Job Hunting
ShareThe best way to find that perfect recession-proof job during an economic downturn is to network your way to that dream job. There is no guarantee that you will find a recession-proof employment, but the best thing to do is to develop a group of contacts that can give you some career information that will [...]
Difficulty of Looking for a New Job During Recession
ShareRecession brings about impermanence. Whether you’re a business owner, an entrepreneur, or an employee, the unemployment that recession brings affects you. You get laid off from work; companies shut down operations; and there are job cuts everywhere. And it makes job searching even more difficult for you. So, if you are a victim of a [...]
Worried About Losing Your Job to Outsourcing?
ShareThese days more and more companies are transferring their jobs to other countries for cheaper labor costs, resulting in loss of jobs at home. Outsourcing, despite being seen as one of the answers to the struggling US economy is also seen as a source of heartbreak and anxiety for most American families who see family [...]
Facing Your Fear of Getting Laid-off
ShareLay-offs have become an everyday thing in today’s economy, with companies trying to cut costs and avoid bankruptcy. If your company is in dire straits and you can see yourself getting the pink slip very soon, there is every reason to worry. However, this does not mean you cannot do anything about it. Losing your [...]
How to Deal with a Job That Requires Night Shifts
ShareThere are several jobs requiring employees to work at night. Often associated with night shifts and graveyard shifts are jobs related to emergency response, healthcare, manufacturing, safety and security, and customer service jobs at call centers, where seats should be manned 24/7. Although these jobs usually get higher pay because of night premiums, there are [...]
How to Deal with Getting Turned Down for a Dream Job
ShareIn times of financial crisis, aside from being fired from your current job, the other painful occurrence in the workplace is being turned down when you applied for your dream job. You may have submitted you application to another company or you have requested your boss to evaluate your promotion, and then your application or [...]