The simple fact that you work from your Texas home doesn't necessarily mean that you are an independent contractor. Federal guidelines lay out a number of factors that must be considered when determining if you are a contractor or an employee. For instance, if a...
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Bullying in the workplace
Bullying isn’t only an issue for children in Texas. Many adults get bullied at their jobs by their coworkers, managers and supervisors. In fact, some studies show that almost 30% of employed adults in the U.S. have experienced bullying on the job. What is bullying?...
How to file an FLSA claim in Texas
The Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, helps to ensure that Texas employees get paid fairly for any and all time that they've worked. All too often, though, an employer can profit from unpaid work by either accidentally or intentionally underpaying a worker. If an...
Deciding if you need FMLA or workers’ comp benefits
There are federal work laws that are not always easy for every employer and worker to understand. Each employee should fully understand their rights for temporary leave when they cannot work. You'll want to know which laws in Texas cover your activities to ensure that...
Know your rights under the FMLA
Residents of Houston and other nearby parts of Texas may want to learn more about the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, and how it can help employees during times of family obligations. Federal law allows employees to take leave from work of up to 12 weeks. This...
Tesla hit with sexual harassment lawsuit
Employers in Texas and around the country that fail to protect their workers against sexual harassment can be held accountable in civil court, and the publicity these cases attract can sour consumers and sully brand names. The electric carmaker Tesla is known for...
Is the video game industry facing a sexual harassment crisis?
Sexual harassment remains a pervasive problem in many work environments in Texas and elsewhere. Gaming businesses may not be among the first industry to come to people's minds when discussing sexual harassment, but the Activision Blizzard scandal reveals that video...
Negotiating a severance package
Severance packages are a delicate aspect of employment. A highly placed employee or executive in Texas has some leverage to negotiate over the severance offer, which can change the value of the package by a large amount. It is an economic as well as legal concern, and...
What is considered undue hardship in employment law?
Employees in Texas who have disabilities are entitled to ask for reasonable accommodations from their employer. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, an employer would be guilty of disability discrimination if they did not provide reasonable accommodations....
How to file a wage claim under the FLSA
As an employee in Texas, you have the right to receive the pay you are due for the work you perform. If your employer violates the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA by cheating you of your wages, you have the right to file a claim. You should know your rights and how...