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In troubled times, a lot of people turn to their faith for comfort – and employers are generally expected to make reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace for their employees. Employers are not allowed, however, to force their employees to engage in...
Most employers are well aware that discrimination in the workplace is wrong and illegal, but some do it anyway. They often attempt to justify or conceal misconduct behind legal jargon. For example, employers may mention confusing employment terms like bona fide...
Religious rights in the workplace are protected under various laws in the United States, including here in Texas. It's important to note that while employees have the right to practice their religion, there are limitations to ensure a balance with other workplace...
Texas residents expect to deal with certain amounts of job-related stress. However, no one expects and should deal with workplace discrimination. Wanting to prove discrimination is understandable. You'll have the easiest time proving that discrimination happened by...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is the federal agency tasked with administering and enforcing laws prohibiting workplace discrimination in Texas and around the country. To determine how common employment discrimination is and how well the EEOC’s efforts to...
A recent class-action case against the Walt Disney Company may have implications for female workers in Texas. The plaintiffs sued over the gender pay gap, with the women earning 2% less than the men. What statutes apply in such cases? The case against Disney involved...
Navigating pregnancy and workplace practices is challenging for Texas employees and businesses alike. Pregnancy discrimination, while illegal under state and federal law, continues to remain a harsh reality. While several anti-discrimination measures regarding...
Most people in Texas expect that, when they apply for a job and receive a job offer, the employer will treat them as employees. Federal, state and local labor laws guarantee employees minimum wages, overtime and workers' compensation insurance. Independent...
The 1963 Equal Pay Act requires employers in Texas and around the country to give male and female workers equal pay for equal work, and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits gender-based discrimination in the workplace. On Nov. 20, three female Amazon...
Employers in Texas and around the country can use the U.S. Department of Labor’s Permanent Labor Certification program to hire skilled foreign workers when they cannot find qualified American candidates to fill specialized positions. Programs like PERM are put into...