Immigrant workers in Texas—whether they are documented or undocumented—have rights in the workplace, including protection against retaliation. Employers are not lawfully empowered to punish workers for reporting labor violations, filing complaints or otherwise...
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Employment discrimination
Microaggressions make for complex cases
In some instances, discrimination or harassment is fairly obvious. For example, if you are a female worker applying for a promotion and your boss dismisses the idea outright, saying they won’t promote a woman into a leadership role, it’s a clear case of gender...
What is disability discrimination in the workplace?
Workplace discrimination can lead to toxic, unhealthy environments for workers. However, employees are protected from many forms of discrimination. These laws can help ensure people are given fair treatment at workplaces no matter their unique characteristics....
Texas workplace age discrimination: What it is and what to do
Age discrimination in the workplace is a reality that many employees face. However, it often goes unreported and therefore unresolved. If you have ever felt overlooked for a promotion or sidelined for being too "experienced," you are not alone. In Texas, age...
How discrimination based on national origin occurs in the workplace
You can be treated less favorably in the workplace based on your national origin or that of your ancestor. You may denied a job, promotion, fair compensation or training opportunity. Here is what to know about this form of discrimination: How does it happen?...
Identifying overlooked signs of sexual harassment
Sexual harassment can often go unnoticed because it manifests in subtle ways. Recognizing these overlooked signs is crucial to fostering a respectful and safe environment. Understanding these signs empowers individuals to address inappropriate behavior effectively. 1....
Can sexual harassment at work reasonably be passed off as a joke?
In many U.S. workplaces, sexual harassment remains a persistent and troubling issue, often shrouded in a thin veil of humor or banter. Many people might recognize this scene: a joke that crosses a boundary, a laugh that feels uncomfortable or a casual remark with...
Workplace protections against harassment go beyond the workplace
Many people think that the rules prohibiting workplace harassment and discrimination only apply when they’re actually in the workplace. That may have been generally true at one time. However, since many people often interact with their colleagues and managers through...
Sexual harassment in service jobs
People who work in service jobs, particularly those who rely on tips, often have to deal with atrocious behavior from their customers. Some difficult behavior, such as being overly demanding, is expected. But, there are instances in which the line between difficult...
Are you being discriminated against because of your genetics?
Genetic information discrimination sounds like something that only occurs in sci-fi novels and movies. However, it also occurs in the modern American workplace from time to time. Whenever an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfairly because of their...