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...
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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...
What does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protect?
The Age of Discrimination in Employment Act, or ADEA, was implemented in 1967 to protect employees and applicants who are 40 and older from employment discrimination based on their age. The ADEA must be adhered to by private companies with 20 or more employees as well...
Potential signs of workplace discrimination
Texas employers are generally required to treat their employees equally regardless of their age, sex or religious views. However, there is still a chance that you will be treated differently than your colleagues for reasons other than your job performance. Let's take...
Can I be forced to retire at 65?
With troubled economic times, many people are working later into life than before. For members of the Texas workforce who are of an advanced age, the possibility for workplace age discrimination increases significantly. These employees might wonder if their employer...
