On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Feb 26, 2019 | workplace discrimination
Despite the existence of laws like the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, lactating women continue to face discrimination on the job in Texas and across the country. One Delaware woman recently won a $1.5 million jury verdict after she...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Jan 31, 2019 | workplace discrimination
Anti-discrimination laws have long protected employees over the age of 40 in Texas and across the United States. However, a new decision released by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals raises questions on whether or not those protections are extended to job applicants as...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Jan 15, 2019 | workplace discrimination
A group of technology employees from companies like Google continue to apply public pressure on employers that force people to sign away their rights to sue or participate in class-action lawsuits as a condition of employment. Many employees in Texas likely work under...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Jan 2, 2019 | workplace discrimination
While it is common for male employees in Texas and elsewhere to be subjected to sexual harassment because they are gay or transgender, experts say it is relatively rare for male workers to be sexually harassed by female co-workers or supervisors. However, a male...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Dec 17, 2018 | workplace discrimination
Female doctors have become commonplace throughout Texas, but a survey of mothers who work as doctors has revealed their struggles with discriminatory attitudes. The results of a survey that investigated workplace challenges among doctors who are mothers found that...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Oct 22, 2018 | workplace discrimination
Mental illness is a common cause of workplace burnout and absences in Texas. Across the United States, approximately one in five adults are affected by mental illness per year. Employees who are struggling with mental health problems can request a reasonable...
