If your Texas employer is engaged in wrongdoing, you might feel responsible for exposing what is happening. If you do this, you'll become what is known as a "whistleblower." While this may be the moral thing to do, you may face repercussions from your employer and...
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How to negotiate a severance package in Texas
Many Texas residents might not think to negotiate their severance package after a termination. The rush of emotions or shock of being fired might keep people from thinking clearly, and they’ll sign whatever’s put in front of them. Many employers will voluntarily give...
Do whistleblowers have rights in Texas?
The state of Texas is an employment-at-will state. This means employers can terminate an employee for virtually any reason. While that sounds troubling for Texas employees, laws protect whistleblowers from employer retaliation. Texas public policy According to Texas...
Have you suffered wrongful termination from your job?
If you have received a termination notice from your employer in Texas, you may feel you are a victim of employment discrimination. Although you may think that you have been unlawfully terminated, you may only have a vague understanding of the legalities behind it....
When to sue your employer for wrongful termination in Texas
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...
What counts as wrongful termination in Texas?
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...
What dispute resolution process should I choose?
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...
Wrongful termination claims in the state of Texas
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...
The basics of 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...
Distinguishing between employee and whistleblower claims
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...