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Workplace discrimination has come a long way over the last generation. In the past, discrimination was blatant and open. Employers would openly state that they would not hire certain races or that women were not capable of doing specific jobs. Thankfully, those days...
All Texas employees deserve to be treated fairly in the workplace. This includes being paid appropriately for the time they put into their work. However, there are differences between exempt and nonexempt employees that are important to know. Explaining nonexempt...
Texas is an at-will state, meaning your employer can fire you for a good reason, bad reason or simply no reason at all. However, there are circumstances where termination may be illegal, and you can sue your employer for damages. Understanding wrongful termination...
The Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Texas Labor Code prohibit employers from discriminating against their employees based on their faith, religious beliefs and practices. In other words, you have the right to freely exercise what you believe in, and...
Everyone in Texas wants a healthy work/life balance, but sometimes the job requires that you go above and beyond. If you do have to put in extra hours, at the very least you want to be compensated fairly for your dedication. Knowing your rights when it comes to...
Anyone in Texas who has been discriminated against in employment over a disability can file a discrimination complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division. The American Disabilities Act and Texas Labor Code Chapter 21 prohibit employers from...
CBS has agreed to a settlement that totaled up to $30.5 million, making big news in Texas and around the country. This was after it was an investigation revealed that the former president and other executives had attempted to hush up a series of sexual harassment...
Thousands of Texas residents are afflicted with diabetes, and many of them are active members of the workforce. As a diabetic, you are entitled to certain protections in the workplace under the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). Your protection under the ADA makes...
Dealing with hostility at your place of business in Texas is never easy. It takes courage to come forward, and even once you do, you're still faced with the burden of proving your claim. Things only get harder for your case if the most dramatic incidents of...
Discrimination due to pregnancy can be a common issue for women in the workplace. However, with proper guidance, actions, and assistance from your boss, you should have no problems. For the Texas workforce, this post will give you a basic overview of your rights while...