Discrimination in the Workplace Lawyer (2025 Guide for Texas Employees)

You work hard. You show up, do your job, and expect to be treated fairly. But if you’ve been discriminated against at work, you know how quickly that trust can break down.

Whether it’s being passed over for a promotion because of your race, getting harassed for your gender, or being fired due to a disability—workplace discrimination is illegal. And you don’t have to accept it.

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to talk to a workplace discrimination lawyer who understands Texas law and knows how to fight back.

What Counts as Workplace Discrimination?

Discrimination occurs when an employer treats you unfairly based on a protected characteristic, such as:

• Race or ethnicity

• Gender or sex

• Sexual orientation or gender identity

• Religion

• National origin

• Disability

• Age (40 or older)

• Pregnancy

This can show up in hiring, firing, pay, promotions, job assignments, and more.

Examples of Discrimination in the Workplace

• Your manager makes offensive jokes about your accent

• You’re consistently given worse shifts after revealing your pregnancy

• A less qualified coworker gets promoted because they’re younger

• HR ignores your complaint about religious bias

• You're fired shortly after disclosing a medical condition

If any of this sounds familiar, you're not overreacting—you're protected under state and federal law.

How a Discrimination Lawyer Can Help

When you hire a workplace discrimination attorney, you’re hiring an advocate who will:

• Listen to your story and explain your rights

• Gather evidence and documentation

• File a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

• Negotiate with your employer for compensation or reinstatement

• File a lawsuit if needed

At The Lange Firm, we treat every case with the seriousness it deserves—because your job and dignity are worth defending.

What You Can Recover in a Discrimination Case

Depending on the outcome, you may be entitled to:

• Back pay (lost wages)

• Front pay (if reinstatement isn’t possible)

• Emotional distress damages

• Punitive damages (in some cases)

• Attorney’s fees and costs

We’ll help you understand what’s possible in your unique situation.

Real Example: Promotion Denied Due to Disability

“Mark” worked for a Houston company for 8 years. After disclosing his diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, his boss began excluding him from meetings and eventually gave his promotion to someone with less experience.

Mark contacted The Lange Firm. We filed an EEOC charge, negotiated a settlement, and secured compensation for his lost earnings and emotional suffering.

When to Call a Discrimination Lawyer

Don’t wait too long. In most cases, you must file with the EEOC or TWC within 180 days of the discriminatory act.

The sooner you call a lawyer, the better your chance of building a strong case.

Contact The Lange Firm Today

If you believe you’ve been discriminated against at work, we’re here to help. Our team at The Lange Firm proudly serves employees throughout Texas, with compassionate and aggressive legal representation.

Call now for a confidential consultation and take the first step toward justice.