Posts tagged Discrimination
Don’t leave your unemployment benefits on the table

When you’re out of a job, unemployment checks can be a lifeline. Know the ins and outs of filing and collecting your benefits and don’t leave what you’re entitled to on the table.

Unemployment insurance payments can be a lifeline when you’ve lost your job and don’t have a steady income. But some workers don’t apply to get the benefits they’re entitled to, due to some common misconceptions and misunderstandings.

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Prioritizing Asian American safety and mental health at work

If you’re fearing for your own safety—or the safety of your loved ones—amidst the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans, you know that fear can have a big impact on your sense of well-being. And if your workplace isn’t supportive, you may feel especially isolated. Your mental health matters. Empower Work is here to help.

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My sexual orientation or gender identity isn’t accepted at work. What can I do?

April 22, 2022, the annual Day of Silence, aims to reclaim the silence and erasure so often forced upon LGBTQ+ people: students, educators, and allies take a vow to not speak, demonstrating the impact of LGBTQ+ people being silenced. In a year when LGBTQ+ rights are already under attack—from the discriminatory “Don’t Say Gay” bill signed into law in Florida to the classification of gender-affirming care as child abuse in Texas—the Day of Silence feels more urgent than ever. And the impact of these rulings isn’t just being felt in schools. People of all ages have been feeling on edge, unsupported, and worried in response. At Empower Work, we talk with people every day who are struggling with these feelings at work, feeling targeted because of who they are and unable to seek support. We believe no one should feel like they have nowhere to turn. That’s why we’re here to help.

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