Vicki WilmarthAug 2, 2019"Go Back" Comments Are Unlawful DiscriminationIf you as an employer allow racist or nationalistic statements like "Go back to where you came from" to ever be expressed at your...
Vicki WilmarthMay 22, 2019Firing for Abortion is DiscriminationSince abortion laws are such a hot topic right now, employers should be warned: firing a woman for obtaining an abortion is...
Vicki WilmarthFeb 25, 2019Legal Guide for New Texas EmployersSometimes as a new Texas employer, you just need a quick reference guide to what you are supposed to be doing. Here is a brief rundown of...
Vicki WilmarthSep 26, 2018Five Steps for Responding Well to HarassmentThe federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently sided with an employer who promptly took five comprehensive steps in response to...
Vicki WilmarthApr 5, 2018Transgender Woman Protected by Sex Discrimination LawsAnother U.S. Court of Appeals recently decided that the prohibition of discriminating "on the basis of sex" protects employees who are...
Vicki WilmarthAug 15, 2017Preventing Racism and Incivility in Your WorkplaceAs a business owner or manager, you have the opportunity and the responsibility to combat racism and hatred in your workplace. Despite...
VickiFeb 24, 2017Religious and National Origin Discrimination in Heated Political TimesIt is easy for employers to lose sight of the obligation to protect all employees regardless of national origin or religion with all the...