It’s becoming increasingly difficult for people with several years of experience to find jobs. If you have ever been a job seeker with a few grey hairs, you have probably felt at least a bit of the sting that comes with being turned away for your age. Age...
People in Texas and throughout the country who have disabilities generally need extra help to live and work. However, disclosing their disabilities may make it harder to find a job. The Americans With Disabilities Act is designed to help such individuals remain...
Walmart discriminated against a job applicant by assuming her disability would prevent her from working, according to a lawsuit filed by the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission. The complaint against Wal-mart Stores Texas, LLC says that the female applicant is a...
A female executive at Spotify is suing the music streaming company for discriminating against employees of the opposite gender. Hong Perez’s accusations include systematic discrimination against female employees and sexual harassment. The sales executive also...
Coca-Cola bottles beverages that are popular with Houston residents. It employs thousands of people across the country, and it has faced persistent problems with discrimination against workers with disabilities. The company settled with the U.S. Equal Employment...
You’re a high-powered professional who is used to handling all sorts of sophisticated tasks with focus, efficiency and purpose. But if your employer doesn’t fulfill its commitments regarding benefits that are supposed to go with your job, it can really put...
Increased awareness and social movements have shed light on workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation. It's true that younger generations, such as the Millennial generation, are more likely to report harassment. Employers are taking proactive steps to...
Older workers in Texas may be concerned that they are not receiving a fair shake when it comes to job hunting, negotiating pay or seeking a promotion. Even 51 years after the Age Discrimination in Employment Act passed, workers over the age of 40 continue to face...
Citigroup has reached a tentative settlement agreement with employees who accused the company of violating the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). After 11 years, the company has agreed to pay out $6.9 million. Employees accused Citigroup fiduciaries of...
The gender wage gap continues to narrow in Texas, and overall in the U.S. Since 2004, women have seen small improvements in earnings. It’s also true that a higher percentage of females hold bachelor’s degrees, and less are living in poverty. Large gap, little time...