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Becoming the victim of workplace discrimination is an unjust reality many workers experience each year. Thankfully, there are laws protecting our most vulnerable employees. If you believe you’ve experienced age discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, racial discrimination, discrimination based on national origin, sexual discrimination, religious discrimination, or discrimination based on disability, reach out to Locke Henry Law for help today.
Each discrimination case handled with utmost attention to detail, sensitivity, and comprehensive legal strategy. Our clients are met with a listening ear and given case updates and check ins from your lawyer frequently. Our firm is aggressive where it matters and conservative when it is in the best interest of our clients. Our main focus at Locke Henry Law is helping our clients find justice for the discrimination they’ve faced. Our firm is well-equipped to help victims of discriminatory behavior anywhere in the great state of Texas - Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas - you name it we’re there.
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DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Notify your supervisor or HR in writing (via email or text) about the behavior that’s occurring and include specific dates incidents occurred on. An attorney can help you navigate the process and advise you of your rights during and after reporting discriminatory behavior.
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There are a number of laws that protect people from discriminatory practices. Those include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The numerous federal laws that protect people from workplace discrimination are enforced by the EEOC, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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It’s illegal for an employer to fire you for reporting discrimination. Firing someone for reporting discrimination is considered illegal retaliation by federal and state laws.
COMMON DISCRIMINATORY ACTIONS:
Showing preference to job candidates based on personal characteristics over qualifications or excluding certain groups from applying for positions.
Denying promotions or advancements based on biases or stereotypes.
Paying employees differently based on their gender, race, or ther protected characteristics.
Disciplining or firing employees unequally
Creating a hostile work environment
Engaging in harassment (verbal, visual, physical, sexual, etc)
Being demoted or fired
Giving unearned negative reviews
Reducing pay or benefits
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Common Types of Discrimination
COMMON TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION:
Age Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Gender Discrimination
Racial Discrimination
Discrimination based on the color of someone’s skin
Sexual Orientation Discrimination
National Origin Discrimination
Pregnancy Discrimination or discriminating against those with or without children
Discrimination based on whether someone is married or not
Genetic Information Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
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