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Sexual harassment is a problem for women in virtually every industry and at nearly every level of employment. From management and supervisory positions to low-level employees, women in the workplace are targeted by sexual demands and requests, as well as the inappropriate remarks, jokes and comments that create a toxic work environment. McDonald’s restaurants common sites…

When an employee notices illegal activity at the workplace and reports it to management, the employer does not always reward the worker for their honesty and courage. In fact, many whistleblowers are punished, whether they reported the activity to law enforcement or internally. Retaliation can include demotions, a toxic work environment and outright firing of…

The rise of the #MeToo movement has given women a platform to stand up and raise their voices against sexual harassment. Issues about this type of crime have many inclinations, mostly have to do with gender, power roles and how women and men are perceived in the workspace. It is important for victims of sexual…

Work is supposed to be a place of equal opportunities, but sadly it is still possible to be discriminated against, whether it be for sex, age or race. While workplace discrimination is illegal for protected classes, it still happens. If you feel that you are being discriminated against at work, here are some things you…

There is any number of things that can result in a colleague or employer to commit workplace retaliation. Regardless of the reason, there is no acceptable excuse for it—the line of what constitutes retaliation and what does not can be hard to see. In South Carolina, a company paid more than $300,000 to settle a lawsuit…

Because most employment discrimination lawsuits based on race involve people of color being discriminated against, it is easy to assume that only minorities have the right to make a discrimination claim. However, neither federal nor Texas law states this. The law prohibits employers from discriminating against any workers or job applicants based on race or…

In March 2020, the University of Texas in Austin stepped up its sexual discrimination policies in the wake of complaints that the school buried harassment claims and failed to protect students. Many workplaces and universities have policies in place against discrimination and harassment, but whether those policies are robustly enforced or swept under the rug is another…

Finding love again after a divorce can seem insurmountable. When you finally decide to tie the knot again, you and your spouse might both bring in kids from previous marriages. Blended families are more common today than in previous decades, but many are still unaware of the legal dynamics that must be taken into consideration while doing…

More age groups are working together now than ever before. As five generations occupy the American workplace, differences in values, work ethic and world views can lead to incredible innovation. However, these differences can also create hostility. In some cases, it can also result in age discrimination, especially for older workers. Why this is often an issue In…

More than 2 million American workers lose a combined $8 billion in wages each year due to theft by employers, according to research by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The study focused on 10 states with the highest populations, including Texas, but researchers say the total impact is likely closer to $15 billion when factoring…