Ambitious, Experienced And Professional Employment Law Attorneys
Experiencing discrimination at work can be both isolating and disheartening, especially when it is based on your gender. The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are in place to protect employees from unfair treatment....
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees working for covered employers with unpaid leave for specific circumstances. There are provisions for circumstances related to civilians, but there are also specific provisions...
By nature, most of us are uncomfortable performing illegal or unethical acts at our employer’s request. And, while it may be difficult, you know the right thing to do is report your employer to the appropriate agencies. If you are a public employee, you have the...
Pregnancy should be a joyous time filled with excitement for the future, but for many working women it can also come with unexpected challenges in the workplace. From denied promotions to sudden job losses, pregnancy discrimination is a serious issue too many...
Employees have specific rights at work, and employers can’t infringe on those. One act that’s forbidden is employers taking retaliatory measures when employees assert those rights. Certain actions, such as taking legally allowed leave, filing workers’ compensation...
It’s unrealistic for any employer to think that an employee will be able to work every shift their scheduled for the duration of their employment. This is partly because employees and their immediate family members may become ill or have other issues that require the...
You decide to apply for a new job, and they ask you to send in a video interview or a video resume. In addition to documentation, they want you to take a quick video on your phone where you talk about your qualifications, why you want to work at the business and...
We go to work every day, understanding that we will be reimbursed for the hours of service we provided to our employer. For most people, those expectations are met upon receiving a paycheck. But what if that paycheck isn’t an accurate reflection of the number of hours...
Age discrimination can be subtle, but it’s a serious issue in hiring. Many older job seekers face unfair treatment based on their age. While some hiring practices may seem routine, they could be illegal under Texas and federal law. Below are some key points that...
Quid pro quo does not always have a negative connotation. Strictly speaking, a quid pro quo arrangement is just one where something is being exchanged for something else. For example, two businesses could reach an agreement to exchange services at no cost because they...