Other employment law issues

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...