Immigrant workers in Texas—whether they are documented or undocumented—have rights in the workplace, including protection against retaliation. Employers are not lawfully empowered to punish workers for reporting labor violations, filing complaints or otherwise...
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Common severance agreement terms
A severance agreement is a legal contract between a worker and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions under which the affected worker will receive certain benefits after their employment ends. Severance agreements can provide financial support during a...
Microaggressions make for complex cases
In some instances, discrimination or harassment is fairly obvious. For example, if you are a female worker applying for a promotion and your boss dismisses the idea outright, saying they won’t promote a woman into a leadership role, it’s a clear case of gender...
Are you being misclassified as an independent contractor?
Misclassification as an independent contractor is a widespread issue that affects workers across Texas. If you’ve been classified as an independent contractor when you should legally be considered an employee, you may be missing out on consequential benefits and...
Understanding retaliation in workers’ compensation cases
Imagine dealing with pain, medical appointments and the stress of recovery after a workplace accident, only for your employer to make things worse by punishing you for filing a workers’ compensation claim. For instance, you could be fired or demoted shortly after...
