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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...