Devon Sharp

June 30, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

US Supreme Court: Title VII Protects LGBTQ Workers From Discrimination

Employers that have not previously maintained policies prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity should update their policies and training materials.

By Devon Sharp

6 minute read

March 20, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On Wednesday, Congress approved and President Donald Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). FFCRA provides new benefits…

By Sameer Karim, Devon Sharp, and Brenna Lermon

5 minute read

October 26, 2018 | Texas Lawyer

LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace: A Legal Patchwork

Neither federal employment statutes nor Texas state employment statutes explicitly recognize sexual orientation or gender identity as classifications protected from discrimination.

By Devon Sharp

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