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When most people hear the word "discrimination" in Texas, they think of the more common types of discrimination based on race, sex or age. However, there is another type of discrimination that is just as serious but often goes unnoticed: pregnancy discrimination,...
Many football fans in Texas and around the country have heard of NFL coach Brian Flores. He was the head coach for the Miami Dolphins but was fired in January 2022 after three seasons. The team cited “poor collaboration” as the reason, but Flores claims he was...
If you work in Texas, you may benefit from learning more about systemic discrimination in the workplace. A July 2021 working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research conducted a massive study and concluded that illegal systemic discrimination was...
Unfortunately, employment discrimination is all too common. If you've been discriminated against at work because of your age, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. The first thing to do is to learn about the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. What is...
Texas employees who are pregnant have rights under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The law applies to the workplace. Knowing your rights is important. What is the Pregnancy Discrimination Act? The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is a law passed in 1978 that was added...
People move to Texas from all around the world and contribute to the culture and economy in different ways. When an employer discriminates against a person just because they come from another country, this is called national origin discrimination. National origin...
Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is rampant in many companies in Texas and around the country. There are several types of this behavior, and some of them are hard to detect. Employment law has to be specific when it comes to discrimination. Although a lot of...
Victims of LGBTQ workplace discrimination in Texas, contrary to popular conception, do, in fact, have the right to fair employment practices regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. However, such types of discrimination are unfortunately still...
There are many adults in Texas with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, who live independent lives. Common symptoms of ASD, such as communication difficulties and social awkwardness, do not preclude people from employment. In fact, many people with ASD thrive in careers...
When expecting a child, an employee may hope that his or her employer will not violate any laws or engage in discriminatory practices. Any employer who violates the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which was established in 1978, may face significant legal consequences....