Workers for Texas firms who believe they are victims of employment discrimination should gather four essential documents that can make a difference in their case. If even one of these documents shows negative comments that support the employer's reasons for firing,...
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Wrongful termination and whistleblower claims
What are the solutions for wrongful termination?
Wrongful termination is illegal in Texas and all other states, but it still happens. If you have been wrongfully terminated, it’s important to know what options are available to you. What is wrongful termination? A termination is considered wrongful when an employee...
The do’s and dont’s when it comes to whistleblower claims
When your employer in Texas is doing something wrong or unethical, you can take steps to stop it. But this is usually a big decision to make because you will most likely get some sort of retaliation, and your future depends on your success of the case. To protect...
Can you be fired for being a whistleblower?
Texas has whistleblower laws to safeguard employees from employer retaliation. These laws are in place to encourage individuals to report a business's illegal activity without fear of being punished. Forms of employee retaliation Workers are protected from their...
Fired insurance executive awarded punitive damages
In spite of being illegal, wrongful termination sometimes happens to Texas employees. However, if this happens, it’s your right to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. An insurance executive recently won his case on this very issue. What happened that led to the...
A short guide to severance negotiations
Losing your job in Texas could be a stressful experience if you face the uncertainty of knowing when you will become employed once again. However, if you have been with your company for a significant amount of time, you may be able to negotiate a severance package...
Adverse actions toward whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play an important role in internal oversight of the workplace by calling out illegal or unethical behavior. They are federally protected from retaliation and "adverse actions," or moves by their employer designed to discourage whistleblowing and make it...
Defending whistleblower claims
Whistleblower claims have become common in several industries since the Enron financial scam in Texas that became public knowledge in the 1990s. The enacting of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act by Congress gave whistleblowers standing to file a qui tam...
Can I be wrongfully terminated in an at-will employment state?
A work environment should be welcoming to all the staff. When people in Houston, Texas, seek employment, they look forward to working in organizations where cases of wrongful termination and whistleblower claims do not exist. However, various states have different...
What purpose does a whistleblower serve?
Not everyone knows what goes on behind closed doors at various businesses. Of course, many Texas businesses maintain private and privileged information that's not public information. Businesses must also adhere to the law, and some companies don't do this. However, a...