Texas workers as well as their employers should know about the new laws the state has implemented regarding sexual harassment. The laws took effect on Sept. 1, 2021 as amendments to the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act or TCHRA. This is the state version of Title...
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Constructive discharge and its impact on unemployment eligibility
As an employee, you want your workplace to be a safe and inclusive environment where your coworkers conduct themselves in an ethical manner. If your experience is less than that, you may decide that your talents are better applied somewhere else. Depending upon the...
What if an employer violates the FMLA?
The Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, was signed into law in 1993 and established protections for employees who become sick or must care for a sick relative. The law allows employees to take unpaid leave to care for themselves or family members without losing...
What does workplace retaliation look like?
Feeling ostracized or excluded in the workplace is not only stressful, but the stress can also take an emotional toll over time if the issues at hand are not addressed. If you believe you are experiencing workplace retaliation in the State of Texas, it is imperative...
Sexual harassment takes on many forms
Sexual harassment in the workplace is something that has been going on for decades, but it's now starting to get more attention and being taken more seriously. Some people in Texas may be sexually harassing their coworkers without even realizing it. Here is a handful...
Tips on negotiating a golden parachute agreement
Texas executives commonly will work to negotiate a golden parachute agreement to help protect their financial interests in the event that they lose their job. If you're new to the executive level or you don't currently have a golden parachute agreement, it's time to...
Overview of exempt and nonexempt employees
Business owners and managers must remain abreast of anticipated changes to federal and Texas employment laws and associated regulations that were enacted in 2020 and that may be on the horizon. The U.S. Department of Labor already made changes to regulations governing...
What are the signs of a hostile work environment?
Many factors can create a hostile work environment in Texas, which can inhibit the productivity of the employees and lead to a high turnover rate. It's important to know what the law recognizes as a hostile work environment to protect yourself and understand your...
What is workplace retaliation?
Workplace retaliation occurs when an employee is punished for exercising their rights in a Texas workplace. The punishment can look like termination, poor performance reviews, discipline, verbal abuse, constructive discharge or demotion. Some employers may even make...
FBI facing sexual harassment allegations
Sexual harassment laws protect Texas workers from abusive behavior. These protections enjoy backing at the federal level by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and there are state laws on this matter as well. What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment in the...