Forward thinking corporations in Massachusetts are all about diversity and inclusion these days, and rightfully so. These conversations and actions are overdue, as a sundry of colleagues means a more well-rounded business perspective and experience. Yet, one of the...
Discrimination
Are You a Victim of Ableism Discrimination in Massachusetts?
What is ABLEISM? Discrimination and social prejudice in favor of able-bodied people. Social habits, practices, regulations, laws, and institutions that operate under the assumption that disabled people are inherently less capable overall, less valuable in society, and...
Gender and Racial Bias in Artificial Intelligence Are Prevalent in Massachusetts
There are many benefits to artificial intelligence. AI can be used in a variety of sectors, ranging from healthcare, criminal justice, manufacturing, lending, education, and hiring. It can also be used within organizations. “ AI can be used to help organizations...
Has a Massachusetts Housing Algorithm Discriminated Against You?
A pair of Black women who claim they were unfairly denied housing in Massachusetts due to an algorithm used to screen prospective tenants are engaged in a lawsuit challenging both the company responsible for the formula and what they deemed a “discriminatory” practice...
Race Discrimination in Massachusetts Housing Market
David Harris, a Boston fair housing advocate, says racism in housing transactions remains a significant problem, more than a half century after the federal Civil Rights Act. And Harris has the test results to prove it. His nonprofit asked two women from different...
Massachusetts Market Basket Employee Files Age Discrimination Case
A Market Basket employee alleges that the supermarket chain promoted younger workers over himself after the state’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) found probable cause for his age-related grievances. The DeMoulas Supermarkets Inc., owner of the chain, denied the...
Captioning on Public TV Promotes Access For Bostonians With Disabilities
Mayor Michelle Wu signed an ordinance requiring that places of public accommodations in the City of Boston, such as restaurants, bars, banks, and gyms, turn on the closed captioning function on any televisions in public areas. The ordinance, sponsored by Council...
How to Recognize Age Discrimination in Massachusetts Job Ads
Ageism in the workplace is becoming a hot topic lately especially as more and more Americans are choosing to work longer. This choice is often made out of necessity to pay bills or to reap full Social Security benefits . Although ageism is illegal in the hiring...
Discrimination Based on Protective Hairstyles Now Illegal in Massachusetts
On July 26, 2022, Gov. Charlie Baker signed Massachusetts’ own version of the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural hairstyles) Act into law as part of Chapter 117 of the Acts of 2022. This law prohibits discrimination based on race-related...
Servicemembers Sue Marine Corps. For Religious Discrimination
An active-duty Marine artillery officer and three prospective recruits, all of whom are Sikhs, are taking the U.S. military to court over rules prohibiting them from having a beard and long hair or wearing religious items. In the lawsuit, Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor and...