Articles Posted in Discrimination

A former police officer in another state recently claimed that she was mistreated on the basis of her gender. She also asserted that she was the victim of retaliation at her workplace. The officer thus decided to file a lawsuit against her employer. Individuals in Texas who experience discrimination and retaliation in the workplace can likewise seek…

As many Americans have become more willing to discuss race openly, the subtle racism inherent in workplace expectations has come into sharper focus. Without realizing it, many workplaces define “professional” behavior, dress and grooming practices according to white norms. In some cases, these standards are difficult or impossible for non-whites to meet due to inherent…

Age discrimination isn’t allowed in the workplace due to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which is a federal law. The law applies to people over 40 years old. For anyone who thinks they are the victim of age discrimination, learning about the applicable laws is important. There are some specific points that can significantly…

There are many considerations that come into the picture when an employer is deciding what a worker will earn. While this is understandable in terms of experience, time with the company and job duties, there are some factors that should never be part of the process. Unfortunately, there are still some employees who make less…

Workplace discrimination is illegal in Texas. The Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission work to ensure that employees in this state can do their jobs without harassment or discrimination based on any protected status. There are specific facts that workers must consider if they believe they’ve been…

The realization that you’ve been a victim of discrimination may not come all at once. At first, the events might be so subtle that you could think you were imagining things. As time progresses and additional exchanges take place, you will slowly see what’s really going on. Discrimination can come from another employee, a supervisor,…

Even though the world has come a long way in regard to equal rights among men and women, sex discrimination still exists in workplaces throughout the country. While you hope to never run into this, if you do, it’s important to know which steps to take. As the name suggests, sex discrimination is nothing more…

Age shouldn’t be a factor in most job situations. It is true that some jobs, including those that involve serving alcohol, can’t be given to people who are too young. Besides instances in which the law requires a person to be within a specific age group, there isn’t any good reason for employers to think…

There are many different disabilities that people in the United States struggle with. Sometimes, a disability is the result of a genetic condition, an injury during birth, or an injury or illness earlier in life. Other times, people can become suddenly injured as adults. Degenerative conditions, like multiple sclerosis, or even mental health conditions, like…

Employees who are discriminated against at work might opt to make a complaint to their Human Resources (HR) department about the matter. They can file complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as well. When you file this complaint, there are some terms that you might encounter and with which you should familiarize yourself. What is…