As an employee, you want your workplace to be a safe and inclusive environment where your coworkers conduct themselves in an ethical manner. If your experience is less than that, you may decide that your talents are better applied somewhere else. Depending upon the...
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Year: 2021
Recognizing common signs of ageism in the workplace
If you are like many Texas residents, you would rather work after retirement age or avoid retiring at all. While working later in your career is good for your health and keeping your brain sharp, this could result in you becoming the victim of ageism. With that in...
What if an employer violates the FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, was signed into law in 1993 and established protections for employees who become sick or must care for a sick relative. The law allows employees to take unpaid leave to care for themselves or family members without losing...
Non-competition agreement contracts and disputes
The Biden Administration is making ardent efforts to stop non-competition agreements. These documents are commonly included in the hiring process, and they might keep workers from looking for new jobs or starting their own companies. If you're a Texas resident working...
Employers cannot retaliate in discrimination cases
Texas residents have the right to speak up for themselves when they believe that they have been the victim of employment discrimination. The employer cannot do anything to interfere with those rights. If they do, they can be sued for retaliation, which is often...
What is the difference between exempt and nonexempt employees?
Overtime pay can be a huge source of income for employees and a major expense for employers. As such, it is vital that both groups fully understand all the laws concerning how exempt and nonexempt employees differ. While there are federal laws regarding the subject,...
Can I be wrongfully terminated in an at-will employment state?
A work environment should be welcoming to all the staff. When people in Houston, Texas, seek employment, they look forward to working in organizations where cases of wrongful termination and whistleblower claims do not exist. However, various states have different...
Which employees are exempt?
Determining exempt versus non-exempt employees is one of the biggest issues facing any company. Employers in Texas who make mistakes in this area can find themselves liable for large payouts. Avoiding misclassification of employees is very important for small...
Is discrimination still existent in the tech industry?
Texas is made up of a diverse population. Although this state’s tech industry has been burgeoning over the past few decades, discrimination has been an issue for its reputation. It can be difficult to be productive in a Texas tech company where it feels like your...
What does workplace retaliation look like?
Feeling ostracized or excluded in the workplace is not only stressful, but the stress can also take an emotional toll over time if the issues at hand are not addressed. If you believe you are experiencing workplace retaliation in the State of Texas, it is imperative...