Job Discrimination

Race or National Origin Discrimination

Texas enjoys a diverse culture of many races and different countries of origin. Protecting workers from unfair treatment is rooted in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It stands as one of the most powerful laws designed to ensure equal treatment and one of the most common basis for a discrimination claim against an employer.
“The Constitution is colorblind, and neither
knows nor tolerates classes among citizens.”
Chief Justice John Marshall

Job Discrimination​

Despite the long struggle of American workers to establish rights and strengthen laws, job discrimination still occurs. While this may be disheartening, employees can turn to the courts to demand fair, equal treatment and be appropriately compensated for wrongful acts by employers. If you believe you have been discriminated against, take these initial steps to support your claim. First, report the misconduct to a ranking supervisor. Second, keep any documentation to support the incident. Then, contact a Houston job discrimination attorney. At the Law Office of Ernest K. Kwarteng, we’re here to help.

Sex/Gender Discrimination

Sex/Gender Discrimination One of the major movements in the country today is workplace equality between the sexes. Gender discrimination takes on many forms. These may include:
  • Unequal Pay
  • Different Hiring and Firing Standards
  • Uneven Promotion Standards
  • Maternity Issues
  • Paternity Leave
  • Gender-Hostile Work Environments

Men and women have a right to fair, equitable treatment.

Religious Discrimination

Despite the long struggle of American workers to establish rights and strengthen laws, job discrimination still occurs. While this may be disheartening, employees can turn to the courts to demand fair, equal treatment and be appropriately compensated for wrongful acts by employers. If you believe you have been discriminated against, take these initial steps to support your claim. First, report the misconduct to a ranking supervisor. Second, keep any documentation to support the incident. Then, contact a Houston job discrimination attorney. At the Law Office of Ernest K. Kwarteng, we’re here to help.

Other Forms of Workplace Discrimination

While race, gender and religion discrimination are well-known forms of workplace discrimination that get numerous headlines, there are many types of employee inequity. These include:
Age Discrimination: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects people who are 40 or older from being targeted by age. Things such as layoffs, promotions and raises have negatively-impacted older workers and such practices are unlawful.

Veteran Status Discrimination: Given that veterans serve society at the highest level and greatest risk, it’s unfortunate that they are sometimes not treated with the respect they deserve. Some employers will pass them over for promotion or lay them off first because the call to active duty may inconvenience the company. Employers are required to make reasonable efforts to hold soldiers’ jobs or reintegrate them into the workforce.

Overtime, Minimum Wage, and Wage Theft: State and federal laws are crystal clear about wages and overtime compensation. Underpaying workers is both a criminal offense and one you can file a civil claim over.
Wrongful Termination: Texas follows the “employment at will” standard, which means that either you have an employment contract that states your rights or a worker can be terminated at the discretion of the employer. However, you may have an action if you are dismissed over a discriminatory or unlawful practice. These include: military duty, jury duty, voting, unionizing, refusing to break the law, race, gender, religion, among others.

If you believe you have been unfairly treated by an employer, contact an experienced attorney at the Law Office of Ernest K. Kwarteng for a consultation.

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