Despite stricter laws and awareness programs, discrimination continues to happen. The federal government and the state of Texas regulate employment discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the federal laws that prohibit any discrimination because of gender, race, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability or age. The employment laws in Texas also protect...
Many workers injured on the job have a fear that their employer will fire them or punish them in some way if they file a workers’ compensation claim. Getting injured on the job is a stressful enough situation, as you face mounting medical bills, time away from work, and other aggravating factors, and one shouldn’t...
Every day, hardworking and dedicated employees across the great state of Texas face workplace harassment or discrimination, while others are denied the opportunity for gainful employment, promotions, or new opportunities due to unfair hiring practices. If you or a loved one is facing this situation, then there are two important things to keep in mind:...
Getting injured on the job is something that many employees dread and something that carries significant risk in a number of different professions. Due to an on-the-job injury, you may be facing costly medical bills, lost wages due to missed days at work, as well as the stress about wondering how you will make ends...
When we show up on the job site each day, we expect that our boss and employers are doing their best to maintain a safe work environment, and that we will return home safe and injury free when our shift ends. Yet, despite the stricter safety standards and increased government oversight, there are thousands of...
Getting injured on the job causes several different emotions inside us. We feel bad because we want to help our employer, and this could take time away from us working. We feel mad because we likely shouldn’t have been injured, and the company should have corrected the situation before we got hurt. We feel guilty...
Slips and falls in the workplace can almost always be prevented with some smart planning and safe forethought. Every year, millions of dollars are paid out as compensation for lawsuits and settlements involving injuries in the workplace that could have been prevented. If you’re a victim of an accident that happened at your place of...
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