Austin Employment Law Blog
Disabled workers and employment law
In the workplace, those with disabilities often encounter various hurdles. If you have a disability, it is especially important to watch out for discrimination, which takes various forms and often affects people with disabilities. Moreover, some disabled workers are...
What happens after a wrongful termination?
If you were suddenly terminated without adequate explanation or you suspect retaliation or discrimination, you have the right to press charges against your employer in Texas. Mistreatment of this kind qualifies as wrongful termination and is punishable by law. While...
Nurse alleges retaliatory termination
Among the many federal and state laws that relate to employment, some focus on protecting the right of employees to expose illegal or unethical behaviors by their employer or other employees. Whistleblowing claims made by workers may pertain to allegations of...
How to establish a case of employment discrimination
Two types of employment discrimination exist: disparate treatment and disparate impact. The most common type, disparate treatment, occurs when an employee alleges discrimination that is intentional. The employee claims that some other coworker is treated...
What are the time limits for filing a charge of discrimination?
Every day, workers across the country are subjected to discrimination. Sometimes, people experience discrimination because of their racial background, religious views, sex or age. Discrimination makes life very hard for many victims and it is imperative for you to...
Age discrimination or harassment at work
When people go to work, they should be able to do so without fear of discrimination or harassment. The law does outline some protections for employees and identify certain factors or classes that should remain protected. In addition to race, religion or gender,...
Workplace discrimination and retaliation
Victims of discrimination face many challenges, whether they experienced mistreatment on the basis of their racial background, sex, religious views or disability. Sometimes, employees who take action due to discrimination (or participate in a discrimination...
What laws protect pregnant women at work?
If you are an expectant or a new mother in Texas who has or is looking for a job, you should learn about your rights. Your pregnancy or your status as the parent of a newborn should in no way negatively impact your work or your ability to find work. Pregnant and new...
Former coach disputes termination
Even though college sports have experienced significant changes and upheaval throughout 2020, they remain integral components to many universities' and student athletes' identities. The men's and women's college basketball teams missed out on their famed March Madness...
Taking a look at the Equal Pay Act
When it comes to workplace discrimination and the rights of employees, there are various issues to focus on, from wrongful termination to retaliation. However, employees need to understand the prevalence of sex discrimination, especially when it comes to compensation....
