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...
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What is the PDA, and what are your rights under it?
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...
What is national origin discrimination?
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...
What is employment discrimination?
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...
LGBTQ workplace discrimination in Texas
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...
Autism and employment discrimination
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...
How does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act work?
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....
Recognizing common signs of ageism in the workplace
If you are like many Texas residents, you would rather work after retirement age or avoid retiring at all. While working later in your career is good for your health and keeping your brain sharp, this could result in you becoming the victim of ageism. With that in...
Employers cannot retaliate in discrimination cases
Texas residents have the right to speak up for themselves when they believe that they have been the victim of employment discrimination. The employer cannot do anything to interfere with those rights. If they do, they can be sued for retaliation, which is often...
Is discrimination still existent in the tech industry?
Texas is made up of a diverse population. Although this state’s tech industry has been burgeoning over the past few decades, discrimination has been an issue for its reputation. It can be difficult to be productive in a Texas tech company where it feels like your...
