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...
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The mental impact of discrimination over religious beliefs
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,...
Banning dreadlocks is racial discrimination, says federal court
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) forbids workplace discrimination based on race. While many people believe that racial discrimination comprises overt actions of racism, this is only part of the story. Subtle, insidious actions and comments can also...
Identifying and responding to age 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...
Title VII protection for LGBT workers in doubt
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...
Reasonable accommodations for mental health concerns
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...
How to know if you are a victim of age 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...
How can I deal with microaggressions at work?
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,...
Proving age discrimination could soon become easier
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...
Gender inequality creates inhospitable workplaces
Women in Texas who work for companies that perpetrate discrimination against them suffer a number of negative effects. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology indicates that gender inequality can be complex and pervasive, and that it often begins in the human...

