workplace discrimination

Workplace discrimination takes many forms, and weight discrimination is one of them. It refers to unfair treatment based on a person's weight, leading to inequities in hiring practices, promotions and day-to-day workplace interactions. In Texas, as in many places,...

The tech industry has come to Austin and the Texas Triangle in general. With it, it brought an often-discriminatory corporate culture. The targets of this institutional discrimination are still working to make these companies more equitable for everybody. However, if...

It might come as a surprise to some, but it is entirely possible to discriminate based on a hairstyle. Not only that, but this is actually rampant in the workplace. What exactly does discrimination by hairstyle look like? Why is this considered a form of...

Even though some workers stand all day, most jobs only require employees to stand for part of their shifts. Indeed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average civilian worker sits for approximately 3.5 hours and stands for just over four hours on...

While most people associate bullying with children and teens, the problem can also affect adults. Take workplace bullying, for instance, which is an issue at numerous businesses and other entities. Workplace bullying is not always the same as harassment, although the...

Too often sexual harassment goes unchecked in the workplace because employees either do not recognize it or are afraid to speak up. There is a legal process to protect you from harassment of any kind, and information is the first step to empowerment. Responding to...

The last several years have seen sexual orientation and gender identity become a political and workplace battleground once more. Federal and state protections switch back and forth as lawsuits and separate rulings continue to determine the rights and protections of...

Discrimination against pregnant women is rampant in many forms across the United States. However, in some instances, it is very difficult to “pin down.” If your employer makes your position redundant, was this just a coincidence, or was it because you announced your...

Texas employers must follow federal labor laws and protect their employees from workplace discrimination. The protection includes issues related to religion. United States federal law prohibits companies from making personnel decisions based on an employee’s religious...

In exchange for your putting in a hard day's work, your employer should treat you fairly. Unfortunately, though, workplace discrimination and sexual harassment remain alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission estimates that...