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As a general rule, most employees who work overtime in Texas must be paid at a higher rate. If they work more than 40 hours in a single week, they are entitled to time-and-a-half pay for those additional hours. As a simple example, an employee who typically earns $20...
Executive severance packages are typically outlined in employment contracts. They vary widely depending on one’s position, company policies and the circumstances of a particular separation. However, severance package issues aren’t always cut and dry once an agreement...
When you’ve decided to take action to enforce your workplace rights, the process of seeking justice can be overwhelming, both mentally and emotionally. Whether you’ve suffered harassment as an emergency nurse, discrimination due to pregnancy as you were working your...
When most people think about theft in the United States, they think about things like car theft or a robbery at a convenience store. These are often violent events where items are taken by force – or a house is robbed through forced entry while the family is away....
In Texas, misclassifying employees as independent contractors is a significant issue that can result in penalties for employers and lost benefits for workers. The ABC test is a tool used to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. ...
When navigating an employment investigation, dispute or lawsuit, it is important to be mindful of your online presence, particularly on social media. What you post, share or comment on can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Even seemingly harmless...
Texas officials and lawmakers often like to consider themselves and our state independent of federal laws and other regulations. Sometimes, this independent streak applies to federal protections for workers. Last month, we told you that Texas Attorney General Ken...
In many situations, tips are given directly to the waitstaff at a bar or a restaurant. Customers may just leave tips on the table. If they pay with a credit card, they may leave a tip on the point-of-sale device. Either way, they know exactly who they’re giving that...
When you took your job, the main thing you were concerned about was the pay rate. You knew what your budget looked like, and you knew how much you needed to earn for that budget to work. The job that you accepted, leaving other offers behind, paid you enough to...
Employees in Texas have a host of legal rights. For example, they are entitled to be paid the minimum wage. They are also entitled to work in an environment free from criminality and unsafe practices. Like most other states, Texas follows the “at-will” employment...