Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is rampant in many companies in Texas and around the country. There are several types of this behavior, and some of them are hard to detect. Employment law has to be specific when it comes to discrimination. Although a lot of...
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What makes a non-competition agreement valid in Texas?
Many people initially have the wrong idea about noncompetition agreements. The purpose of this type of contract is to protect confidential business information that could lead to an unfair disadvantage to the company or losses if others found out about it. An...
What is considered undue hardship in employment law?
Employees in Texas who have disabilities are entitled to ask for reasonable accommodations from their employer. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer would be guilty of disability discrimination if they did not provide reasonable accommodations....
How to file a wage claim under the FLSA
As an employee in Texas, you have the right to receive the pay you are due for the work you perform. If your employer violates the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA by cheating you of your wages, you have the right to file a claim. You should know your rights and how...
Texas expands employee harassment protections
Texas workers as well as their employers should know about the new laws the state has implemented regarding sexual harassment. The laws took effect on Sept. 1, 2021 as amendments to the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act or TCHRA. This is the state version of Title...
LGBTQ workplace discrimination in Texas
Victims of LGBTQ workplace discrimination in Texas, contrary to popular conception, do, in fact, have the right to fair employment practices regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. However, such types of discrimination are unfortunately still...
Defending whistleblower claims
Whistleblower claims have become common in several industries since the Enron financial scam in Texas that became public knowledge in the 1990s. The enacting of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act by Congress gave whistleblowers standing to file a qui tam...
Autism and employment discrimination
There are many adults in Texas with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, who live independent lives. Common symptoms of ASD, such as communication difficulties and social awkwardness, do not preclude people from employment. In fact, many people with ASD thrive in careers...
How does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act work?
When expecting a child, an employee may hope that his or her employer will not violate any laws or engage in discriminatory practices. Any employer who violates the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which was established in 1978, may face significant legal consequences....
Penalties that employers face for failing to pay wages
If you work for a Texas company, then you should be aware of the penalties that your employer can face when they fail to pay wages as required. These penalties can become serious depending on the kind of unpaid compensation claims in question. Paying double the amount...