In too many workplaces, older professionals face subtle exclusion in many forms. Examples include missed promotions and outright dismissal – not due to performance, but because their age makes others uncomfortable. The justifications may sound benign: “They don’t fit...
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Why quitting your job over discrimination can prove costly
Workplace discrimination can be unbearable. You may be constantly singled out, passed over or shut out, and you may consider quitting out of frustration. However, leaving your job without careful thought can weaken your ability to pursue a discrimination case against...
How long does a noncompete restrict economic activity?
Professionals often have to sign noncompete agreements when accepting new positions or promotions. Employers want to protect their organization from unfair competition. They require that workers sign contracts with terms that limit their ability to start a competing...
“English only” employer mandates can be a form of discrimination
Texans are protected under both state and federal law from employment discrimination based on national origin. That applies not just to people who were born in another country but also to those whose parents or even grandparents or ancestors were born outside the U.S....
Managers are entitled to FMLA leave too
Many workers mistakenly believe that only hourly employees or non-supervisory staff are eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections. In reality, managers have the same rights to take FMLA leave as any other eligible employee. Being in a leadership or...
