Topic: workplace discrimination

Pregnant Woman Is Fired For Needing To Pee Too Often. Yes, You Read That Right.

Today in misogyny in the U.S.A: National Processing of America, a call center in Kansas City, KS, is being sued for unlawful termination after firing a pregnant employee. April Roller lost her job because they at the company thought she took too many trips to the bathroom. Yup! Watch out, pregnant ladies of America: if you’d like to bring another life into the world, your job might be on the line. More »

Now This Is Potty Humor: Apparently, a boss in Norway ordered his female office employees to wear special red bracelets while they were menstruating, so he’d have a more accurate record of how often they needed to use the bathroom during work hours. We quit! (via Vitamin G)

Employee Relations: Can Your Boss Order You to Lose Weight?

It takes a very certain breed of woman to work at Hooters. You’ve got to be perky, confident, and willing to wear flesh-colored pantyhose under bright orange short-shorts. You also have to be comfortable with people eye-ing your bod all … More »

Salary Speak: Men, Women, and Raises In the Workplace

Men have it easier than women. No periods, no ill-fitting bras, and, in some cases, lightning fast metabolisms. They also have it easier when it comes to asking for raises at work. A number of studies examining gender and the … More »