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...
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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...
Discrimination claims: Time to file in Texas may differ
Residents of Houston and other areas of Texas may want to know more about how the size of a business may affect their filing of harassment or discrimination claims. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the size of the business may affect...
Three common myths about workplace discrimination
When things at your job in Texas are going great, there isn't much to complain about, but not everyone gets to enjoy working in a discrimination-free workplace. It's possible that you were discriminated against by a boss or co-worker, but you don't know whether your...
Racial discrimination in hiring
Many Americans acknowledge that employment discrimination is real. If you're a Texas resident and you have experienced discrimination in the workplace or during the hiring process, here are some important things you should know. What research says about racial...
The hard of hearing and deaf may face employment discrimination
Residents of Houston and other parts of Texas may want to read more about how individuals who are deaf or hearing-impaired may encounter discrimination as an employee. This discrimination may be open, or it may be more subtle. Not knowing enough about deafness, an...
Sexual harassment against men
Almost everyone has had to watch a training video at work about what sexual harassment is, but many incidents of sexual harassment in the workplace go unreported. That's particularly true when the victims are men. Men in Texas should be aware of their rights when it...
Most common requested religious accommodations
Texas businesses are required by law to provide reasonable religious accommodations for their employees. In order to receive these accommodations, employees must submit a request to do so. The business must comply with any reasonable requests as long as it does not...
Frequency of LGBTQ workplace discrimination
It is unlawful to discriminate against workers in Texas based on sexual orientation or gender expression. Both state and federal lawmakers have demonstrated their intent to protect LGBTQ workers from discrimination, but one recent survey shows clearly how much more...
