Checking work email after dinner has become part of the routine for many employees. What started as occasional messages has turned into an expectation that you'll respond to Slack notifications at 9 PM or join video calls on Sunday afternoons. If you're a non-exempt...
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Understanding intersectional discrimination at work
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...
Are you facing age discrimination at work?
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....
Documents to save before reporting workplace discrimination
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...
Forced retirement pressure and voluntary exit agreements
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...
3 examples of workplace retaliation
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...
