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Did you know that workplace discrimination can involve more than one protected trait? Intersectional discrimination occurs when bias targets a combination of characteristics rather than a single category. Many workers do not realize that federal law recognizes these...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) prohibits treating a job applicant or employee less favorably because of their age. The department protects people who are age 40 or older. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) also offers this protection....
If you believe you have experienced workplace discrimination, save the right records before reporting your concerns. Every situation is different, but keeping relevant information early can help you document what happened. Here are three types of records that can help...
Older employees sometimes face pressure to leave the workplace through retirement discussions or exit offers. These situations can feel voluntary, yet they may involve tactics that raise concerns under Texas and federal age discrimination laws. It is important to...
Have you recently reported sexual harassment or discrimination at your workplace? Did you whistleblow unlawful activities at your job? Did you recently suffer an accident at work and file a claim for medical benefits? As a result, you could be at risk of workplace...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) exists to help workers balance their personal obligations with their careers. Those who have held their jobs for a year or longer and work for sufficiently large companies may be eligible for unpaid FMLA leave when they have...
Nobody starts a job expecting their wages to go down over time. If anything, they expect their wages to slowly rise. Employers are allowed to reduce an employee’s wages in most circumstances, but there are some important caveats. If you’re facing a reduction in your...
Your boss makes an inappropriate comment at work. Maybe you put your name in for a promotion, and they say offhand that the two of you should go on a date and they will make sure you get that promotion. Maybe they make crude comments about your appearance or your...
Pregnancy discrimination often happens after someone has already become pregnant. Maybe a person who is pregnant finds it difficult to land a job. Or perhaps someone who becomes pregnant is then passed over for a promotion or even fired from their position. They know...
In Texas, if you are an hourly worker, you typically need to get time-and-a-half for any hours worked in excess of 40 during a single work week. If you worked for 43 hours, for example, you would be paid for 40 hours at your standard rate and the final three hours at...