Law Offices of Dan A. Atkerson

Does Craig James Have a Religious Discrimination Case?

Former pro footballer and longtime sports broadcaster Craig James has officially filed a lawsuit…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Aug 17, 2015

Recognizing Pregnancy Discrimination is Important for Expectant Mothers

It is true that most companies in the U.S. have become considerably more understanding…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Aug 10, 2015

Houston Has Declared War on Officials over an Ordinance Protecting Against LGBT Discrimination

Elected officials in the city of Houston have recently been ordered to…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Aug 07, 2015

Here’s What You Need to Know about the Equal Rights Act of 2015

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is potentially getting a little work done soon…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Aug 05, 2015

How To Deal With Defamation In The Workplace

Defamation in the workplace happens when an individual publishes a false statement that…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Jul 13, 2015

SCOTUS Ruling Could Put Texas LGBT Workers At Risk

While the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in favor of gay marriage will help many Americans enjoy the benefits of a legal recognition of their unions,…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Jul 06, 2015

Dallas Waffle House Fires Employee for Having Too Many Kids, Lawsuit Says

A Waffle House in the Dallas area faces a lawsuit from a former manager-in-training who says she was fired because she had too many children…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Jun 19, 2015

Willie Nelson Shows Support for Texas LGBT Community, Endorses Statewide Anti-Discrimination Group

Country music legend Willie Nelson recently endorsed Texas Wins, an anti-discrimination group that focuses on fighting discrimination against LGBTQ people in Texas.

“Discrimination against the LGBT…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Jun 17, 2015

EEOC Sues Texas Concrete Company Alleging Disability Discrimination

Employers are not allowed to terminate an employee based on his or her disability status under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but one Texas man…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Jun 12, 2015

SCOTUS Rules for Elauf in Religious Discrimination Case

The high-profile case of Samantha Elauf reached a milestone on June 1 when the Supreme Court reversed a lower court’s ruling in favor of clothing…

Posted by Dan Atkerson on Jun 10, 2015

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