The continuing violation doctrine allows an employee to include multiple acts of discrimination when filing an employment discrimination case. An employee in Texas is allowed to add extra charges against his or her employer and increase the seriousness of a case. This...
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Employee discrimination
Employee discrimination is pervasive and damaging in the Houston, Texas area. Discrimination is illegal, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission defines a total of twelve types of discrimination that are illegal and which they oversee as regulators....
Why workplace issues aren’t always reported
Employers in Texas and elsewhere are supposed to promote a tolerant and inclusive workplace. However, it's not uncommon for workers to experience instances of sexual harassment or other types of unwelcome behavior. Although companies are supposed to take allegations...
How is AI involved in employment discrimination
The news of various states enacting regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process has caused shockwaves. Artificial intelligence was supposed to remove many of the biased attitudes regarding race, color, and disabilities. Employment...
Older job seekers and age discrimination
Age discrimination is a real problem for older people in Texas, especially those that are looking for work. Although the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers at or over the age of 40, age-based discrimination is still rampant throughout the country. A...
Another lawsuit filed against Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is one of the wealthiest people in the United States, but his auto manufacturing company is also being recognized as a potential hotbed for discriminatory activity. Not only have there been many complaints of racial segregation within the company...
Documents that can make or break employment discrimination
Workers for Texas firms who believe they are victims of employment discrimination should gather four essential documents that can make a difference in their case. If even one of these documents shows negative comments that support the employer's reasons for firing,...
Have you been discriminated against following a miscarriage?
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,...
Ex-NFL head coach files discrimination complaint
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...
Understanding systemic discrimination
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...