Discrimination Based on Sex Includes Sexual Orientation:
As noted in a previous post on this blog, Texas has recently recognized sexual orientation as a protected class of individuals under federal and state law. These individuals will now enjoy protection from
Workplace injuries necessitating time-off from work can implicate multiple laws: the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”); the Family & Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”); any applicable state or local disability discrimination law, any applicable state or local workplace leave law, and
On March 16, 2021, a gunman in Atlanta shot and killed 6 Asian-American women. The shooter’s motive is still under investigation, but Asian-American hate in the wake of COVID-19 was nevertheless thrust to the forefront of the public consciousness.
Historical
The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (“TCHRA”) is the state counterpart of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”). Both the TCHRA and Title VII prohibit discrimination in employment “because of … sex.”
Last year,
Even before the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that the right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by the U.S. Constitution, a conflict had been brewing between religious traditionalists and LGBT advocates. As more LGBT individuals opened up
Federal courts have long struggled with the “unique species of group litigation” created by the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). 7B Charles Alan Wright, Arthur R. Miller & Mary Kay Kane, Federal Practice and Procedure § 1807 (2007). “Unlike other
Introduction
Healthcare workers, as well as other employees who have close contact with members of the public, may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. To date, SARS-CoV-2 (the coronavirus that causes the
Today, the PLUS Blog features a guest post by Robert G. Chadwick, Jr. regarding the challenges faced by employers and professionals in presenting expert testimony and other evidence in an era where Americans increasingly value beliefs over facts.
Introduction:
During the 2020 Coronavirus crisis, it is more important than ever to make sure that employees are able to continue to work safely, and without risk to other employees. The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA” or the “Act”) protects
Each year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce publishes a list of the Top 10 Most Ridiculous Lawsuits for the year. The infamous list from 2019 includes a suit by a woman against New York City who alleged she fell down
