workplace discrimination

A legal action filed by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleged that a major national bank engaged in discrimination in its hiring practices. To secure federal contracts, companies must not discriminate against employees or applicants. This may...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

While many people realize that it is against the law to discriminate against staff members, some people do not recognize that discrimination is also prohibited during the hiring process. In fact, it is against the law for employers to discriminate against job...

From one's racial background to their age, employees experience discrimination for many reasons. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, religious discrimination is also prohibited. If you are discriminated against because of your religious views,...