Prielinso Conner v. Johnson Controls, Inc.

San Antonio, Texas civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a Job Discrimination (Employment) claim



Federal employment law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information. This protection extends to various aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, and pay. Additionally, laws prohibit workplace harassment and retaliation against those who report or oppose discrimination.

Key Federal Laws:



Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:

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Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA):

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Protects individuals 40 years of age and older from age-based discrimination.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

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Prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires reasonable accommodations.

Equal Pay Act (EPA):

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Prohibits wage discrimination between men and women performing substantially equal work.

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA):

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Prohibits discrimination based on genetic information.



Who is Protected?

Federal employment discrimination laws protect employees and job applicants from various types of discrimination, including:



Race, color, religion, sex, national origin: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Age (40 or older): ADEA.

Disability: ADA.

Genetic information: GINA.



What is Prohibited?

These laws prohibit various forms of discrimination, including:



Disparate treatment:

Treating individuals differently based on a protected characteristic.



Disparate impact:

Practices that appear neutral but disproportionately harm individuals in a protected group.

Harassment:

Unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic that creates a hostile work environment.

Retaliation:

Taking adverse action against an individual for reporting or opposing discrimination.



Filing a Charge:

If an individual believes they have experienced employment discrimination, they can file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a state or local agency. Many states and local jurisdictions have their own anti-discrimination laws and agencies. The EEOC investigates charges an

STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Prielinso Conner. (Romero, Janelle) (Entered: 06/13/2025)