Like the rest of the country, Texas has laws protecting workers by providing them the right to overtime. It’s important to know these laws to ensure that you get what you’re entitled to in your job. What are the qualifications for overtime in Texas? Per the Fair Labor...
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Distinguishing between employee and whistleblower claims
In Texas, all types of employees and whistleblowers face acts of revenge and retaliation against powerful people and organizations. Whistleblowing is protected under state and federal laws. Against employers Employees sue their employers for violating common...
When are employers required to give employees overtime pay?
Many workers in Texas are eligible for overtime pay. It’s important to understand when employers must provide overtime and how much they are required to pay to employees who put in those extra work hours. What is considered overtime? There are both federal and state...
The most common myths about overtime compensation
Texas is a state that's full of people who are proud to earn a living working. Unfortunately, almost nothing sours a relationship between an employer and employee than the former treating the latter unfairly. With that in mind, there's a lot of misinformation out...
Considerations When You Negotiate Severance
In Texas, the rise of tech and the existing energy industry creates a lot of job opportunities. However, jobs can sometimes end with termination, and to smooth the process along, companies often offer severance packages for their workers upon termination. Severance...