Lewisville Employment Discrimination Attorney

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Specific characteristics are protected against discrimination under both and federal laws in Lewisville and other communities of Texas. Under state and Federal law, both private and public employers in Lewisville may be found liable for discrimination, depending on what type of trait originally prompted the discrimination.

How Does Employment Discrimination Occur?

Employment discrimination can occur if the employer treats an employee unfairly based on their membership in a class that is legally protected. Traits that employers may not use to evaluate you include race, national origin, gender, religion and familial status. To prove employment discrimination in Lewisville, Texas, the plaintiff needs to be able to show that the employer's intent to treat them unfairly was motivated by their protected status.

How can Employment Discrimination be Proven in Texas?

This may be proved when there is a history of the employer treating members of the class similarly, or if witnesses testify about the employer's statements which would constitute bias as understood by a reasonable person. Additionally, employers who fire someone or retaliate against them for bringing a discrimination lawsuit are clearly in violation of the law.

Pursuing an employment discrimination claim can often be complicated, because they involve filing your claim with specific agencies. A Lewisville, Texas lawyer can help you file in a timely manner, and while your case is pending, they can assist you in pursuing any available remedies.

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Life in Lewisville

Lewisville, Texas is a medium-sized city in Denton County, and it is part of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan area.

At the 2000 Census, the population of Lewisville was estimated to be 77,000. However, current estimates place the population at over 100,000 people, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

Lewisville, Texas was incorporated in 1925, making it one of the oldest incorporated cities in the Dallas area. In its early history, growth was very slow, with the economy largely depending on relatively small-scale agricultural operations. After the construction of the Lewisville Dam, creating a large reservoir in the area, growth began to accelerate.

In the mid-1960s, Lewisville became one of the first cities in Texas to racially integrate its public schools.

When the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport opened in 1973, the population of Lewisville and other nearby towns exploded, partially attributed to the thousands of jobs the airport brought to the area.

Thanks to its rapid growth, and proximity to one of the country's major metropolitan centers, the legal community of Lewisville, Texas is highly diverse and well-developed. From large, national law firms, to small firms and solo practices, chances are good that you can find a Lewisville, Texas lawyer who is the right match for you.

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