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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...
While companies seem supportive and non-discriminating on the surface, that can change as you begin working for them. In 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported over 73,000 new discrimination charges. Unfortunately, discrimination remains a problem...
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...
The rules for overtime pay in Texas are set out by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the Texas Payment of Wages Act, the latter of which is more commonly known as the Texas Payday Law. These laws require employers to pay hourly workers and some salaried workers...
The workers' compensation program was created to ensure that employees who are injured or suffer job-related illnesses have financial support while they recover. In some situations, there's confusion over who's responsible for payment when a worker is hurt on the job...
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...
In some Texas companies, weight biases and discrimination continue to persist. Workplace weight biases refer to the unfair treatment, prejudice, and negative attitudes that individuals face based on their weight or body size. This pervasive issue affects employees...
A contract allows people in Texas to specify legal rights between themselves. Most of these agreements are in writing, and the parties involved sign them to make them enforceable. However, some contracts don't come with pages of text outlining every little detail of...