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Generally speaking, your employment with a Texas firm is considered to be at-will. This means that you can be fired for almost any reason while also allowing you to quit your job. Of course, even with at-will laws in place, companies are not allowed to terminate you...
Most workers in Texas and around the country are at-will employees. This means that they can quit their jobs whenever they want to and for any reason without worrying about being sued by their employers. It also means that their employers can fire them at any time and...
When a person gets terminated for cause in Texas, it means that they get dismissed for what is considered a satisfactory reason. This could include the disclosure of confidential information, fraud or misconduct. The word "cause" in this context defines the reason why...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...