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Texas is an at-will state, meaning your employer can fire you for a good reason, bad reason or simply no reason at all. However, there are circumstances where termination may be illegal, and you can sue your employer for damages. Understanding wrongful termination...
When you work in an "at will" state, your employer can legally fire you at any time, with no notice. While your employer can typically fire you for any lawful reason, a few firing situations violate state or federal laws. In these situations, your Texas employer may...
Not all Texas employment discrimination cases need to be resolved in court. Many times, using a dispute resolution process will settle the matter, involving less time and less cost to the plaintiff. However, how do you decide which method is suitable for your...
There is an overwhelming amount of emotion that comes with having your position terminated with a Texas company. Many employees will jump to ask why they’re being let go, but many might not argue with the reasoning. What is wrongful termination? Wrongful termination...
If you have been wrongfully terminated from your job in Texas, you may be wondering what to do next. The first step is to understand how wrongful termination works in Texas. What is wrongful termination? Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is fired for an...
In Texas, all types of employees and whistleblowers face acts of revenge and retaliation against powerful people and organizations. Whistleblowing is protected under state and federal laws. Against employers Employees sue their employers for violating common...
In Texas, the rise of tech and the existing energy industry creates a lot of job opportunities. However, jobs can sometimes end with termination, and to smooth the process along, companies often offer severance packages for their workers upon termination. Severance...
Doing the right thing can be difficult when you fear reprisals. The Whistleblower Act of 1989 provides federal employees and private citizens with protection should they report fraud against the U.S. Government. Public employees in Houston, Texas are provided with...
Getting terminated from your job in Texas can be a traumatic experience. You may suddenly face uncertainty over how to pay your bills and provide for your loved ones. This experience is made even worse when you feel that you were wrongfully fired. If you have the...
Texas has laws in place to protect whistleblowers from retaliation. It may be an at-will employment state, but it's illegal for employers to fire employees in retaliation for discrimination or reporting illegal acts to authorities. Proving wrongful discharge Texas...