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Women employed in Texas and across the nation face a high risk of experiencing work-related gender discrimination. A high percentage of female employees reported having been victims of it during their careers. Research shows that there are a number of factors that...
The Equal Pay Act specifies that employers must pay men and women equal wages for work that is substantially equal in terms of content. In spite of this, the gender wage gap persists. According to KERA news, in 2020, the Texas wage gap was higher than the national...
Workplace discrimination affects workers in all states and industries. Yet, studies show that you are more likely to become a victim of this type of treatment if you are a part of the LGBTQ community. Research shows that almost half of all LGBTQ workers employed...
Employers have the option of carefully screening and selecting the talent they approve for hire. Similarly, they can determine when to terminate their workers. However, their process for letting people go needs to comply with legal guidelines. Wrongful termination is...
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires paying employees overtime when they work more than 40 hours during a workweek. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, a workweek lasts 168 hours within a seven-day period. The FLSA does not place a limit on how many hours...
Perhaps you are about to start a new job, or your supervisor is recommending you for a promotion, which means moving to a different department. The possibilities are exciting, but you have a disability, and you wonder how your employer will address your needs in the...
It is illegal to discriminate in the workplace based on race. Anyone who believes they suffered racial discrimination may file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. However, it is not always easy to identify racial discrimination. Racism in the...
Retaliation at work can impact your personal and professional life. This mistreatment could stem from a number of things including whistleblowing or discrimination from your employer. Knowing the consequences of suffering retaliation at work may give you the incentive...
If you are willing to get up every day and go to work, you should not have to deal with the hassle of discrimination or harassment. Still, both of these remain pervasive in workplaces across the country. In fact, according to reporting from NPR, more than 80% of women...
Workplace incidents of sexual harassment continue to occur. Do you know what to look out for to identify it? While some acts of harassment may appear obvious, others may remain subtle. In these instances, you may find yourself questioning whether what you experience...
