On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Feb 14, 2020 | workplace discrimination
The State of Texas protects employees against age discrimination, but what steps can a worker take when victimized? Age discrimination can occur subtly and over a period of time, so it may be difficult to prove. The best way to combat age discrimination is to be...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Feb 8, 2020 | workplace discrimination
Local ordinances in Austin and some other Texas cities prohibit private employers from discriminating against LGBT workers. Nevertheless, Texas is one of 28 states that have no state laws protecting the rights of LGBT people in the workforce. There is also no federal...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Dec 6, 2019 | workplace discrimination
While most of us know about workplace accommodations for physical health issues, such as a specific seating arrangement, it can be harder to understand accommodations for a mental health condition. As mental health concerns are usually less visible than physical...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Nov 21, 2019 | workplace discrimination
Workers and potential employees in Texas who are older have rights against age discrimination. However, discrimination can sometimes be subtle, which makes it more difficult to know whether or not it is going on. There are certain signs, however, that help determine...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Nov 11, 2019 | workplace discrimination
Microaggressions are seemingly small, subtle instances of bias or prejudice, usually in the form of comments, jokes, or questions. While not as easily identifiable as blatant instances of racism, microaggressions can still be just as psychologically damaging,...
On behalf of Law Offices of Kell A. Simon | Sep 13, 2019 | workplace discrimination
In 1967, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act made it illegal for Texas employers to discriminate against employees or potential employees over the age of 40 based on their age. Now, more than 50 years later, the Society for Human Resource Management reports that...
