In some Texas companies, weight biases and discrimination continue to persist. Workplace weight biases refer to the unfair treatment, prejudice, and negative attitudes that individuals face based on their weight or body size. This pervasive issue affects employees...
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Understanding workplace discrimination
Texas employees receive certain protections under state and federal law. Unfortunately, since workplace discrimination is such a far-reaching concept, many employees continue to face the issues caused by employment discrimination. One of the most effective ways for...
Uber’s rating system may be racially biased
The EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) is the agency that enforces workplace discrimination laws. This agency has filed a brief to urge a federal appeals court to take another look at a lawsuit that alleges racial bias in Uber's driver rating system....
Employer discrimination and hearing disabilities
According to the National Institute of Health, approximately one in eight people in Texas and around the country report hearing loss in both ears. The Americans with Disabilities Act offers employment protection for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing by...
New progressive laws for pregnant and breastfeeding parents in Texas
A recent report by the Bipartisan Policy Center in 2022 found that one in five new parents experienced some form of pregnancy-related discrimination in the workplace. Another study found that employers still fall short of providing new parents with lactation support,...
Understanding workplace rights for nursing mothers
When nursing mothers in Texas return to work after maternity leave, there are many new changes for them. One common change is the need to pump breast milk. They often wonder if they can have extra time to pump milk throughout the day, and it is important to understand...
Signs of workplace age discrimination
Age discrimination in the Texas workplace can be subtle or blatant and takes many forms. Employers may discriminate against older workers by refusing to hire or promote them, demoting them or forcing them to retire early. Fortunately, there are ways to spot age...
Different types of workplace disability discrimination
Most workplaces in Texas adhere to the laws and treat their employees equally regardless of their differences. However, sometimes, certain workers such as those with disabilities face discrimination. There are different types of workplace disability discrimination...
What are some unconscious biases in the workplace?
All Texas residents should be treated fairly at work. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination happens all the time, often due to biases; some of these are unconscious biases that extend beyond race or gender. Understanding unconscious bias Unconscious bias in the...
Rejecting religious discrimination and strengthening community
Religious discrimination is the unfair or unequal treatment of an individual or group based on religious beliefs. In Texas, this can include but is not limited to denying someone a job or promotion, making offensive comments about someone's religion, or refusing to...