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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...
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?...
Taking an executive role in a company can require long hours and a lot of hard work. However, it can also be incredibly rewarding. You can earn well and you have a lot of influence over the company’s success. Yet what if you do so well in building up the business that...
Workplace sexual harassment can happen to men, but it is women who bear the brunt of it. A 2020 report by the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund highlighted some disturbing facts. Here are some of the key facts it found regarding the sexual harassment of women in the...
Non-disparagement clauses are a common feature of employment agreements. Sometimes, they’re included in the contracts that employees sign when they join a company. In other cases, they’re part of severance agreements that employees sign as they leave a company. These...
Employee rights are fundamental to maintaining a fair and respectful work environment. Therefore, if you believe you're experiencing retaliation from your employer, it's essential to take proactive steps to help protect your rights and well-being. Retaliation can take...
A lot of people are working more than two jobs to keep up with rent, utility bills and debt. When an employee isn’t paid for the time they worked, then their livelihood can be put in jeopardy. Employees have legal rights that protect them from wage theft, but people...
When interviewing for a job in Texas, you don't have to disclose that you have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). For many positions, having that condition will not affect your ability to work. However, don't wait too long to inform your employer and ask...
Manufacturing, information technology (IT), petroleum and other industries operate in Texas. While these industries provide jobs to many Texans, there's no guarantee these positions will last forever. In a few situations, a company's former employees can and should...