In today's workforce, it is imperative to understand and advocate for your workplace rights, especially if you are living with an illness such as diabetes. Managing your diabetes often requires careful attention and accommodations, and being aware of your rights in...
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Disabled employees should expect reasonable accommodations at work
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers in Texas and around the country to make reasonable accommodations for disabled workers. Exceptions are made when it would cause undue hardship or threaten a business. An employee is considered disabled when they...
Does AI have the potential to cause employment discrimination?
You've likely heard about or read news stories involving artificial intelligence. The power behind AI recently entered the worlds of entertainment, business and other industries. Some Texas companies believe that AI will help the world. But others persist that AI...
Exercising your rights as an employee with disabilities in Texas
All too often, employees who live with disabilities struggle with informing their employer and advocating for their protected rights, like protection against discrimination in employment. Learning more about the law and how it protects those with disabilities can be...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)
Employers in Texas should know that the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect on June 27. The law was signed by President Biden in December 2022. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has already started taking discrimination charges based on the new...
Commonly asked questions about employee severance packages
Manufacturing, information technology (IT), petroleum and other industries operate in Texas. While these industries provide jobs to many Texans, there's no guarantee these positions will last forever. In a few situations, a company's former employees can and should...