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...
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What you should know about negotiating non-compete clauses
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...
Older job seekers and age discrimination
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...
What makes you an employee?
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...
Employee classifications for overtime pay
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...
How can you prove you were wrongly terminated?
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...
Another lawsuit filed against Tesla
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...
Can you sue for emotional distress in employment discrimination?
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...
What to do about whistleblower retaliation in Texas?
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...
Is your non-compete agreement enforceable?
It's not always clear whether or not a non-compete agreement is enforceable. This world of restrictions and agreements is often daunting for even the savviest of business owners, to say the least. If you're struggling to make heads or tails of these types of clauses...