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Workplace discrimination can lead to toxic, unhealthy environments for workers. However, employees are protected from many forms of discrimination. These laws can help ensure people are given fair treatment at workplaces no matter their unique characteristics....
Age discrimination in the workplace is a reality that many employees face. However, it often goes unreported and therefore unresolved. If you have ever felt overlooked for a promotion or sidelined for being too "experienced," you are not alone. In Texas, age...
Losing your job is difficult, but being wrongfully terminated can be even more devastating. If you believe you were let go for unlawful reasons, taking quick action is essential to seeking justice and securing the compensation you deserve. Wrongful termination claims...
As a general rule, most employees who work overtime in Texas must be paid at a higher rate. If they work more than 40 hours in a single week, they are entitled to time-and-a-half pay for those additional hours. As a simple example, an employee who typically earns $20...
You can be treated less favorably in the workplace based on your national origin or that of your ancestor. You may denied a job, promotion, fair compensation or training opportunity. Here is what to know about this form of discrimination: How does it happen?...
Sexual harassment can often go unnoticed because it manifests in subtle ways. Recognizing these overlooked signs is crucial to fostering a respectful and safe environment. Understanding these signs empowers individuals to address inappropriate behavior effectively. 1....
Many Texas workers question their overtime pay exemption status. The process of determining whether they qualify for exemption often confuses people, leading to common misunderstandings. However, grasping it is crucial for employees to ensure fair pay. Understanding...
Executive severance packages are typically outlined in employment contracts. They vary widely depending on one’s position, company policies and the circumstances of a particular separation. However, severance package issues aren’t always cut and dry once an agreement...
In many U.S. workplaces, sexual harassment remains a persistent and troubling issue, often shrouded in a thin veil of humor or banter. Many people might recognize this scene: a joke that crosses a boundary, a laugh that feels uncomfortable or a casual remark with...
Many people think that the rules prohibiting workplace harassment and discrimination only apply when they’re actually in the workplace. That may have been generally true at one time. However, since many people often interact with their colleagues and managers through...