Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Harjeen Zibari It is February, and the holy month of Ramadan is about to begin for Muslims. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam wherein a Muslim will fast from sunup to sundown. Yes, that includes not drinking water. And yes, there are exceptions,…
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Top 5 Forms of Workplace Retaliation — and How Texas Law Protects Employees
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Cassidy Monska Retaliation is one of the most frequently alleged forms of workplace misconduct in Texas. Although the law protects employees who assert their rights, many still face adverse consequences after reporting discrimination, requesting accommodations, or participating in investigations. Unfortunately, retaliation can be subtle, delayed, or…
The Muldrow decision might spell the end of the “severe or pervasive” standard for hostile work environments claims.
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Austin Campbell Summary: This article discusses a possible future application of the reasoning in Muldrow v. St. Louis, by comparing that case to past decisions that set up the “severe or pervasive” standard. I previously wrote about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Muldrow v. City…
New Muldrow decision makes it clear that proving illegal discrimination does not require showing financial harm.
Dallas Employment Trial Lawyer Austin Campbell Summary: This article discusses the holding and implications of the Supreme Court decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis. In the U.S. Supreme Court’s April 17, 2024, decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the Court reversed a lower court decision dismissing…
Empowering Change: Tackling Gender Discrimination in the Workplace with Legal Support
Dallas Employment Trail Lawyer Ellie Johnston In the pursuit of professional success and fulfillment, the workplace should be a fair and inclusive environment for everyone. However, the persistent issue of gender discrimination continues to cast a shadow over the career paths of many individuals. In this blog post, we will…
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For a long time, there was a gray area under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and relevant case law when it came to accommodating pregnancy in the workplace. Under the current laws, discriminating against employees for being pregnant is illegal, but the current law’s protections do…
Abortion Rights are Employment Law
The dissolution of abortion rights that should be guaranteed as substantive due process rights have a direct impact not only on healthcare, but on employment. I know that’s odd to say, but it’s a person’s personal health decision that should not be interfered with, even by their employment. However, with…
Third Party Retaliation
Suppose both husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, have worked for Democan in the marketing department for 15 years. The couple loves their job because they can help their pastor with his re-election campaign. For most of their career, the couple has reported to the marketing director, Joe Abbott.…
Ramadan 2022 is Here: Do I Qualify for a Religious Accommodation?
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is observed by 1.6 billion people around the world. Practicing Muslims will be fasting from dawn until dusk (approximately 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.) beginning on April 2, 2022 and ending on May 2, 2022. Fasting means no food or liquid of any kind.…
Lights, Camera Action: Get Your Popcorn Ready – The Supreme Court is Back in Session and COVID-19 is on the Agenda!
Employment issues will again take center stage at the U.S. Supreme court on January 7, 2022, and appeals related to vaccine mandates are sure to be the main attraction. Alas, vaccine mandates will be squarely before the Court and audiences nationwide will soon receive some clarity from the nation’s highest…