When a person gets terminated for cause in Texas, it means that they get dismissed for what is considered a satisfactory reason. This could include the disclosure of confidential information, fraud or misconduct. The word "cause" in this context defines the reason why...
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Filing an overtime compensation claim in Texas
The rules for overtime pay in Texas are set out by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the Texas Payment of Wages Act, the latter of which is more commonly known as the Texas Payday Law. These laws require employers to pay hourly workers and some salaried workers...
What happens when employers retaliate?
The workers' compensation program was created to ensure that employees who are injured or suffer job-related illnesses have financial support while they recover. In some situations, there's confusion over who's responsible for payment when a worker is hurt on the job...
Examining the pros and cons of becoming a whistleblower
If your Texas employer is engaged in wrongdoing, you might feel responsible for exposing what is happening. If you do this, you'll become what is known as a "whistleblower." While this may be the moral thing to do, you may face repercussions from your employer and...