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Doing the right thing can be difficult when you fear reprisals. The Whistleblower Act of 1989 provides federal employees and private citizens with protection should they report fraud against the U.S. Government. Public employees in Houston, Texas are provided with...
The news of various states enacting regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the hiring process has caused shockwaves. Artificial intelligence was supposed to remove many of the biased attitudes regarding race, color, and disabilities. Employment...
Some Texas workers might be asked to sign a non-compete agreement with their employers. If you have been asked to sign one, it’s important to understand the terms. What is a non-compete agreement? A non-compete agreement is an agreement employers present to employees...
Age discrimination is a real problem for older people in Texas, especially those that are looking for work. Although the Age Discrimination in Employment Act protects workers at or over the age of 40, age-based discrimination is still rampant throughout the country. A...
The simple fact that you work from your Texas home doesn't necessarily mean that you are an independent contractor. Federal guidelines lay out a number of factors that must be considered when determining if you are a contractor or an employee. For instance, if a...
As a worker employed by a company, you have certain rights guaranteed by law. You may need to show an employer that you intend to defend your rights as a worker. You can do so by filing a claim for overtime compensation in the state of Texas. What are the two main...
Getting terminated from your job in Texas can be a traumatic experience. You may suddenly face uncertainty over how to pay your bills and provide for your loved ones. This experience is made even worse when you feel that you were wrongfully fired. If you have the...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is one of the wealthiest people in the United States, but his auto manufacturing company is also being recognized as a potential hotbed for discriminatory activity. Not only have there been many complaints of racial segregation within the company...
Workers who have experienced employment discrimination in Texas often have income loss when their employer disregards their talents for promotion on merit increases. Another consequence that is just as serious and sometimes even more so is the emotional distress that...
Texas has laws in place to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. It may be an at-will employment state, but it's illegal for employers to fire employees in retaliation for discrimination or reporting illegal acts to authorities. Proving wrongful discharge Texas...