Under both federal and state laws, disability discrimination in the workplace is unlawful. Nonetheless, it occurs frequently in Texas. It leads to occupational and personal discontentment and can even impact job performance. You probably need your job, but you need...
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When is a termination wrongful?
Employees are hired on the basis of at-will employment in New York. This means that workers can leave at any time, with no notice being required. It also means that employers can terminate workers without notice. There are, however, some exceptions. When a...
Can companies enforce policies eliminating overtime pay?
Employers in Texas have to comply with federal rules and also state employment regulations. The law limits what companies can require from workers and imposes multiple obligations on companies. Laws establish basic pay requirements including minimum wage and overtime...
Why you should not wait to report workplace harassment
Workplace harassment can make a toxic and unsafe work environment for employees. Victims of workplace harassment can suffer from physical and psychological conditions if their harassment does not stop. This can greatly affect an employee’s quality of work, safety,...
Direct vs indirect discrimination
While much progress has been made in terms of combating discrimination, it is still a widespread issue in the American workplace. At least half of the U.S. workforce have reported either witnessing or facing some form of discrimination at work. Generally,...
Texas’ CROWN Act doesn’t mean the end of hair discrimination
Last year, Texas became one of a growing number of states with a CROWN Act. This stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair. The law was intended to prohibit race-based hair discrimination in workplaces, schools and housing (whether someone can...