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Employees have specific rights at work, and employers can’t infringe on those. One act that’s forbidden is employers taking retaliatory measures when employees assert those rights. Certain actions, such as taking legally allowed leave, filing workers’ compensation...
It’s unrealistic for any employer to think that an employee will be able to work every shift their scheduled for the duration of their employment. This is partly because employees and their immediate family members may become ill or have other issues that require the...
You decide to apply for a new job, and they ask you to send in a video interview or a video resume. In addition to documentation, they want you to take a quick video on your phone where you talk about your qualifications, why you want to work at the business and...
We go to work every day, understanding that we will be reimbursed for the hours of service we provided to our employer. For most people, those expectations are met upon receiving a paycheck. But what if that paycheck isn’t an accurate reflection of the number of hours...
Age discrimination can be subtle, but it’s a serious issue in hiring. Many older job seekers face unfair treatment based on their age. While some hiring practices may seem routine, they could be illegal under Texas and federal law. Below are some key points that...
Quid pro quo does not always have a negative connotation. Strictly speaking, a quid pro quo arrangement is just one where something is being exchanged for something else. For example, two businesses could reach an agreement to exchange services at no cost because they...
Employees often rush through the onboarding process. They don't evaluate the contract very carefully, other than to potentially verify terms related to compensation and benefits. Details such as the terms of a restrictive covenant may seem unimportant to a...
Professionals in many different industries sign complex employment contracts. Executives, salespeople, managers and even medical doctors often accept employment opportunities that come with restrictions. Restrictive covenants are common in modern employment...
Immigrant workers in Texas—whether they are documented or undocumented—have rights in the workplace, including protection against retaliation. Employers are not lawfully empowered to punish workers for reporting labor violations, filing complaints or otherwise...
A severance agreement is a legal contract between a worker and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions under which the affected worker will receive certain benefits after their employment ends. Severance agreements can provide financial support during a...