[4] One major factor in FRD is gender-based stereotypes and bias, which fuel adverse employment action toward workers or applicants.
Often behind employer bias are assumptions about the employee that their caregiving responsibilities will impact their work.
Studies show that caregiving parents faced adverse employment action, such as being less likely to be hired, offered lower salaries, and were given low ratings in areas such as competence.
[3] Alaska: Employers are prohibited from discriminating against an employee or applicant based on their parenthood status.
296(a) of Unlawful Discriminatory Practices includes 'familial status' under the list of protected groups for which employers cannot discriminate against.
The Protecting Family Caregivers from Discrimination Act introduced by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) if signed into law would prohibit discrimination against employees for their caregiving responsibilities, prohibit employer retaliation if the employee seeks enforcement measures, and establish a grant program to aid in combating caregiver discrimination.