Alex Are there any recent employment discrimination cases in Texas?
Misconduct by employers gives rise to many employment claims resulting from unlawful discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. Two recent cases in Texas courts discussed below provide examples of employment claims involving discrimination by employers in Texas.
What was the verdict in the Texas sex discrimination case?
At trial earlier this year, the court awarded the plaintiff $203,000 in back pay. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff on her claims of sex discrimination and retaliation. She was awarded $750,000 for past and future emotional distress. This award was reduced to $300,000 under Texas law, since caps apply to such claims.
When to file a discrimination claim in Texas?
There are strict time limits in which charges of employment discrimination must be filed. To preserve your claim under state law, you must file with the TWC-CRD (or cross-file with the EEOC) within 180 days of the date you believe you were discriminated against.
Are there any age discrimination laws in Texas?
If you are 40 years of age or older, you may be protected by state and federal age discrimination laws. In a recent case, a maintenance assistant for the Texas Department of Transportation brought an action in El Paso County District Court for age discrimination.
Misconduct by employers gives rise to many employment claims resulting from unlawful discrimination and retaliation in the workplace. Two recent cases in Texas courts discussed below provide examples of employment claims involving discrimination by employers in Texas.
When to file a discrimination complaint in Texas?
The physical address you worked at must be within the state of Texas. The company must have 15 or more employees. The date of discrimination must have occurred within the last 180 days from the date you are submitting the complaint.
At trial earlier this year, the court awarded the plaintiff $203,000 in back pay. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff on her claims of sex discrimination and retaliation. She was awarded $750,000 for past and future emotional distress. This award was reduced to $300,000 under Texas law, since caps apply to such claims.
If you are 40 years of age or older, you may be protected by state and federal age discrimination laws. In a recent case, a maintenance assistant for the Texas Department of Transportation brought an action in El Paso County District Court for age discrimination.