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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...
One day while you’re at work, you have a conversation with some of your coworkers in the break room. The three of you start discussing the compensation that you receive, whether this is an hourly wage or a salary. Maybe you talk about your pay rates or other benefits...
Before you quit your job, your employer may ask you to give notice. Often, employers expect to be notified of the intention to leave the position about two weeks before the employee actually leaves. In fact, some employers may have written in a handbook or verbally...
Federal law establishes crucial worker protections, including the right to fair pay. Companies need to provide at least minimum wage, and they may have to pay overtime wages when people work more than the standard 40-hour workweek. Most workers are eager to earn...
Are you stuck under the yolk of a noncompete agreement with your current or former employer? Well, there’s big news that you should know: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just effectively banned the vast majority of noncompete agreements – including those already in...
Discrimination in the workplace is a persistent problem that affects employees across the country. Despite ongoing efforts by lawmakers to deter employment discrimination, it remains a disturbingly frequent occurrence. By delving into recent discrimination statistics,...
Workplace harassment and discrimination can take many forms from the overt to the subtle. People are more likely to call out overt actions because it’s harder for anyone to dispute something blatant. People may be less certain about reporting actions on the subtler...
Texas uses the rule of at-will employment, as do most states. Unless you have a contract saying differently, your employer can fire you at will. Yet that does not mean your employer can always terminate your contract. If you suspect their reason for acting is based...
Congratulations! You're pregnant and embarking on a beautiful new chapter of life. As your excitement grows, so might the questions about work. In Texas, where state law doesn't mandate paid maternity leave, many expecting mothers wonder: Can I request unpaid leave?...
No matter how young you feel, it’s a fact of life that some people will consider you too old for certain things. Sometimes this is appropriate, for example, when a coach refuses to let a 19-year-old play for the under 18’s team. Other times it is inappropriate and...