It is against the law to discriminate against an applicant or employee in the workplace based on his or her religious beliefs. This includes discrimination against people who practice traditional, organized religions and people who have sincerely held religious,...
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Law shields LGBT employees from discrimination in Texas
Texas is known for its adherence to the principles of personal responsibility and individuality without overwhelming government intervention. While this is undoubtedly a positive and it is beneficial for people to feel the freedom to be who they are without fear of...
Proactive steps to prevent claims of workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination is a detrimental allegation that can cause problems and losses for Houston-area businesses. When an employee claims that they suffered discrimination or harassment at the hands of their employer, their claim may drag on for months and bring...
Defending against employment law claims
Allegations of misconduct in the workplace have been in local, state and national news headlines quite a bit over the last few years. For example, the so-called #MeToo movement has attempted to shed a light on sexual harassment in the workplace. But, there are other...
Texas suit tests limits of discrimination law
Texas and federal laws protect workers from discrimination on the basis of race. Sometimes this discrimination comes in the form of systematically denying job opportunities against employees or job candidates on the basis of race. Sometimes it comes in more subtle...
Defending against a wrongful termination suit
One of the hardest things you may have to do as an employer is let someone go. There are many valid reasons you may have to explain why an employee may not be a good fit for your company. Texas is an at-will state, meaning that you can terminate an employee at any...
Religious accommodation and undue hardship
There are a lot of laws and regulations that businesses must abide by if they hope to avoid litigation. When you’re trying to stay focused on conducting business, it can be easy to lose sight of some of these regulations. That’s why it’s oftentimes helpful to consult...