How to Handle Workplace Discrimination as a Single Parent: Know Your Rights and Take Action
- Lindsay Gist
- Apr 30
- 3 min read
Being a single parent is hard enough without facing unfair treatment at work. Yet many single moms and dads encounter workplace discrimination, whether it’s being passed over for promotions, denied flexible hours, or subjected to biased comments. If you suspect you’re being treated unfairly because of your parental status, you don’t have to stay silent. Here’s a practical guide to recognizing, addressing, and combating workplace discrimination as a single parent.