Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently released a lengthy legal opinion asserting that many public-sector DEI initiatives violate state and federal law. Other experts disagree. In this article, we explain how this recent opinion affects the workplace and employee
Age discrimination has become a growing concern across multiple professions, including medicine. Our research indicates that older physicians are increasingly being sidelined despite decades of experience and exemplary records. At Gardner Employment Law, we’ve seen firsthand how age bias can
The EEOC pursued “disparate impact” discrimination claims for over five decades. As of April 23, 2025, that has changed: The EEOC will no longer bring these cases. In this article, we explain this 180-degree shift. At Gardner Employment Law, we
Based on a new Texas law, “sex” must be recorded only as “male” or “female” on all government forms. This may cause challenges for female, non-binary, and transgender employees. At Gardner Employment Law, we stay up to date on our
On June 5, 2025, the Court struck down a burdensome rule that made proving discrimination harder for employees in majority classes. In this article, we explain the Court’s ruling and how it affects your working conditions and career mobility. At
