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People who work in service jobs, particularly those who rely on tips, often have to deal with atrocious behavior from their customers. Some difficult behavior, such as being overly demanding, is expected. But, there are instances in which the line between difficult...
When you’ve decided to take action to enforce your workplace rights, the process of seeking justice can be overwhelming, both mentally and emotionally. Whether you’ve suffered harassment as an emergency nurse, discrimination due to pregnancy as you were working your...
When most people think about theft in the United States, they think about things like car theft or a robbery at a convenience store. These are often violent events where items are taken by force – or a house is robbed through forced entry while the family is away....
In Texas, misclassifying employees as independent contractors is a significant issue that can result in penalties for employers and lost benefits for workers. The ABC test is a tool used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. ...
When navigating an employment investigation, dispute or lawsuit, it is important to be mindful of your online presence, particularly on social media. What you post, share or comment on can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Even seemingly harmless...
Genetic information discrimination sounds like something that only occurs in sci-fi novels and movies. However, it also occurs in the modern American workplace from time to time. Whenever an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfairly because of their...
The state of Texas is diverse and employment laws reflect this. Workers are protected from discrimination on the grounds of protected characteristics like race, religion, gender and disability. Importantly, pregnancy is also a protected characteristic. Pregnant...
Under both federal and state laws, disability discrimination in the workplace is unlawful. Nonetheless, it occurs frequently in Texas. It leads to occupational and personal discontentment and can even impact job performance. You probably need your job, but you need...
Employees are hired on the basis of at-will employment in New York. This means that workers can leave at any time, with no notice being required. It also means that employers can terminate workers without notice. There are, however, some exceptions. When a...
Employers in Texas have to comply with federal rules and also state employment regulations. The law limits what companies can require from workers and imposes multiple obligations on companies. Laws establish basic pay requirements including minimum wage and overtime...