What type of discrimination is unlawful?

In Texas, it is unlawful to discriminate in the workplace on the basis of age, gender, race, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, maternity status, and genetic information. Such discrimination is illegal under both the Texas Labor Code and Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964. Age discrimination is illegal when hiring, firing, or otherwise treating employees differently in the workplace based on their age. Gender discrimination is illegal when it involves treating someone differently due to their gender, whether male or female. Race discrimination is illegal when it involves treating someone differently due to their racial or ethnic background. Disability discrimination is illegal when an employer is treating a disabled person differently due to their physical or mental disability. Religion discrimination is illegal when it involves employers or supervisors treating someone differently due to their religious beliefs or practices. Sexual orientation discrimination is illegal when someone is treated differently due to their sexual orientation, such as being homosexual, bisexual, or transgender. National origin discrimination is illegal when someone is treated differently due to their country of origin, such as discrimination against someone of Mexican, Spanish, or Hispanic origin. Maternity status discrimination is illegal when someone is treated differently due to their maternity status, such as being pregnant, recently having a baby, or recently adopting a child. Finally, genetic information discrimination is illegal when someone is treated differently due to their genetic information, such as a family history of a certain illness.

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