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
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Combating Asian-American Hate In The Workplace
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
Texas Court Says LGBT Bias Barred By State Law
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
LGBT Vs. Religion: Tough Questions Ahead For Supreme Court
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
Can Seemingly Race-Neutral Conduct Support A Claim Of Racial Harassment?
Is it racial harassment to threaten to drag an African American employee behind a truck? Can calling an African American employee a “dumba**” in a
Bias as to Perceived Sexual Orientation Has Real Consequences For Employers
On Monday, June 15, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court published a historic decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Ga. A 6-3 majority held the prohibition
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