Many of our readers may not be aware of a relatively new federal law protecting pregnant employees that was approved by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden as part of a larger funding package at the end of 2022. The Pregnant Workers Fairness...
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How workplace retaliation occurs
Employees in Texas have a host of legal rights. For example, they are entitled to be paid the minimum wage. They are also entitled to work in an environment free from criminality and unsafe practices. Like most other states, Texas follows the “at-will” employment...
Is comp time actually fair pay?
One way that business owners will sometimes pay overtime is by providing comp time. This is compensatory time off, which is paid. Instead of getting additional pay for the extra hours, the employee gets additional paid time off. For example, the owner of a company may...
Can you request reasonable accommodations when pregnant?
If you are pregnant, you may be able to request various reasonable accommodations to enable you to continue working safely and comfortably throughout your pregnancy. This is in line with the anti-discrimination provisions set forth by federal and state laws, which...