Articles Posted in Discrimination

Segregation is often thought of as something from a bygone era, a practice relegated to history. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and employees can find themselves experiencing illegal segregation. State and federal law Discriminatory segregation is made illegal at the federal level by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and at…

There are all kinds of discrimination that can and does occur in the workplace. Discrimination based on gender, race, and religion get a lot of attention, but other forms of discrimination can be just as harmful. In fact, a lot of individuals find that they are passed over for jobs, demoted, or even fired simply…

The country has come a long way over the past 30 years since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Unfortunately, there remains a long way to go. Disability is still stigmatized, and the contributions of people with disabilities are underestimated and undervalued. In the workplace, many employers are likely to view an employee’s disability…

People in Houston practice different religions. Also, people that practice the same religion may practice it in different ways. Some religions require certain styles of dress or require certain activities or prayer during the day. Most religions also have certain days throughout the year that they celebrate certain important events within the religion. These events…

A large number of antidiscrimination lawsuits are commenced and won by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The results of these directly benefit only those employees whose rights were violated, but these cases provide important guidance for courts and lawyers and their clients about the kinds of claims that can be rewardingly pursued in…

It can be joyous to discover you’re pregnant, so it’s natural to feel excited to share the news with the people in your life. However, many women feel they have to tread lightly in the workplace when revealing their big news, because they fear discrimination from their employer or colleagues. Sadly, in far too many…

Nearly every issue that you may need to file a complaint or lawsuit concerning has a statute of limitations, which is the time frame in which you can file a complaint. If you are experiencing discrimination or harassment, it is important that you are aware of the statute of limitations so that you can seek…

A hostile working environment negatively impacts the productivity of employees. It can have detrimental effects on the overall morale and hinder a company’s sense of professionalism. And victims of a hostile working environment may suffer significant psychological and emotional harm. Of course, not all forms of negativity coincide with the attributes of a hostile working…

Businesses around the U.S. and globally are beginning to bring workers back to the office following the COVID-19 lockdown. Safety is a primary concern. Many companies have reconfigured their workspaces to increase social distancing and are limiting the number of employees that can be in the office at one time. Many workers enjoy the flexibility…

A small but bipartisan group of Texas legislators is sponsoring a bill that would expand the state’s anti-discrimination laws to include members of the LGBTQ community. The lawmakers are pushing the bill as an economic boost for Texas. Though Texas law prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of things like race, gender, age and country of origin,…