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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency tasked with administering and enforcing laws prohibiting workplace discrimination in Texas and around the country. To determine how common employment discrimination is and how well the EEOC’s efforts to...
A recent class-action case against the Walt Disney Company may have implications for female workers in Texas. The plaintiffs sued over the gender pay gap, with the women earning 2% less than the men. What statutes apply in such cases? The case against Disney involved...
Navigating pregnancy and workplace practices is challenging for Texas employees and businesses alike. Pregnancy discrimination, while illegal under state and federal law, continues to remain a harsh reality. While several anti-discrimination measures regarding...
Most people in Texas expect that, when they apply for a job and receive a job offer, the employer will treat them as employees. Federal, state and local labor laws guarantee employees minimum wages, overtime and workers' compensation insurance. Independent...
The 1963 Equal Pay Act requires employers in Texas and around the country to give male and female workers equal pay for equal work, and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits gender-based discrimination in the workplace. On Nov. 20, three female Amazon...
Employers in Texas and around the country can use the U.S. Department of Labor’s Permanent Labor Certification program to hire skilled foreign workers when they cannot find qualified American candidates to fill specialized positions. Programs like PERM are put into...
Both federal and Texas state laws from the rights of employees to receive overtime pay in certain situations. When someone works more than 40 hours in a given workweek, they typically have the right to receive overtime pay for their work. Employers would often prefer...
Everybody in Texas has a right to do what they can to earn a living and make their lives better. It's not always easy, but it's a fundamental part of the American dream. Unfortunately, people with hearing disabilities often face many challenges and obstacles in the...
Jobs or careers give most people a sense of purpose and fulfillment, especially if they've toiled for years to perfect their craft. However, as people grow older, the job market becomes increasingly competitive despite years of experience and skill development. It is...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s 2023 employment discrimination lawsuit report reveals that workers in Texas and around the country are taking legal action against their employers more often. The number of employment discrimination lawsuits filed by the...