The country has come a long way over the past 30 years since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Unfortunately, there remains a long way to go. Disability is still stigmatized, and the contributions of people with disabilities are underestimated and...
Basics of the Family and Medical Leave Act
People in Texas have many different types of jobs and have many different responsibilities and earn varying incomes. However, everyone who works has something in common, they need to be able to physically and mentally perform the job requirements. People get sick or...
Employer retaliation for sexual harassment complaints is common
For Texans who have been subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace, it takes great fortitude to speak up. This is done knowing how it can negatively impact their future. Even though the #metoo movement and other public campaigns encouraging victims to be heard...
University of Texas investigated 11% of sexual harassment claims
A new Texas law requires universities to issue reports at least once per semester about reports of sexual harassment and sexual violence on campus. The University of Texas at Austin recently released its first report. Among the report's findings was the fact that the...