DISCRIMINATION ATTORNEY AUSTIN TX
Workplace discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age (40+), disability, or pregnancy is prohibited under Title VII, the ADEA, the ADA, and the Texas Labor Code. Austin's large employer base — from tech companies to healthcare systems to government agencies — generates significant discrimination claims. Our Austin discrimination attorneys file EEOC charges and litigate in federal court to enforce your rights.
What We Can Help You With
Race and color discrimination
Title VII prohibition on adverse employment actions based on race — disparate treatment and disparate impact claims
Sex and gender discrimination
Title VII sex discrimination including pregnancy discrimination under the PDA
Age discrimination (ADEA)
Protection for workers 40 and older against age-based adverse employment actions and hostile work environments
Disability discrimination (ADA)
Reasonable accommodation failures, disability-based termination, and disability harassment
National origin discrimination
Protection for Austin's diverse immigrant community from national origin-based workplace discrimination
Pregnancy discrimination
Termination, demotion, or refusal to accommodate pregnancy under Title VII and FMLA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EEOC filing deadline for discrimination?▾
180 days from the discriminatory act to file an EEOC charge (300 days when also filing with the Texas Workforce Commission). This deadline is strictly enforced — contact an attorney immediately.
What is disparate impact discrimination?▾
Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral policy (a test, a physical requirement) disproportionately excludes members of a protected class without business justification. This is illegal under Title VII even without discriminatory intent.
Can I sue my employer directly without going through the EEOC?▾
For Title VII, ADA, and ADEA claims, you must first file an EEOC charge and receive a Right to Sue letter before filing in federal court. An attorney guides you through this administrative process.
What damages are available in a discrimination case?▾
Back pay, front pay, compensatory damages (emotional distress), punitive damages (for intentional discrimination), and attorney fees. Title VII caps compensatory and punitive damages at $50,000–$300,000 depending on employer size.