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How do HOAs Work?

How do HOAs Work? HOA stands for homeowners association. It is an organization that establishes and enforces rules for maintaining subdivisions, neighborhoods, or buildings. The HOA charges a fee to members in order for them to maintain common areas and establish rules. Sometimes amenities are provided. What is an HOA? Condo associations and homeowner associations […]

What Is FHA Home Loan Discrimination?

What Is FHA Home Loan Discrimination? The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, or FHEO, is an agency in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban development. FHEO is responsible for enforcing and administering federal fair housing laws to protect American citizens from discrimination on the basis of race, nationality, age, handicap, religion, sexual […]

Buzzfeed Equal Opportunity Workplace

Buzzfeed Equal Opportunity Workplace Equal Opportunity Employment simply means that all individuals in need of work are provided with a fair chance to obtain it. This concept goes hand in hand with human rights, which aims to ensure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and many other aspects. The goal […]

How it Feels to Be Discriminated Against

How it Feels to Be Discriminated Against How it feels to be discriminated against is hard to describe. You can’t put a label on it, and there are several different ways that it feels like to be discriminated against. If you’re a person of colour, you may feel like you have been discriminated against simply […]

Are You a Victim of Harassing Behavior?

If you have experienced or witnessed workplace retaliation, you need to report the incident. You may have been a victim of religious discrimination, racial discrimination, or other forms of discrimination that makes you feel unsafe in your current workplace. As a victim of workplace retaliation, it can be very intimidating and painful. But the first […]

Treating Everyone Fairly Under the Law

The United States has a history of treating everyone fairly under the law, yet in today’s polarized political climate, we have seen attempts to use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to discriminate against people simply because they are poor people of color, such as members of the African-American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American […]

Fighting for Stopping Discrimination at Work – Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Every year, the United States and state governments pass legislation to further protect employees against discrimination. The purpose of these laws is to prevent employers from discriminating against employees for things such as race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and more. However, there are instances where people do start to discriminate against others based on […]