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Employees in Texas have the right to work for fair wages. Some of the terms that ensure this are set by state law, and others are set by federal law. In Texas, overtime pay is one of the terms that is set by federal law and must be followed precisely. Some employees...
Sexual harassment and gender-based discrimination both take place on the job. Many employees find themselves facing behavior that is unacceptable and that makes them feel uncomfortable. They may be forced to work in a hostile work environment, or they may see direct...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a part of everyday life for many people, and it is quickly infiltrating almost every area of personal and professional life. Employers are increasingly relying on certain automated tools to handle various human resource tasks....
As an employee, you may already know that the law protects you from any form of workplace discrimination. However, understanding your rights isn't enough. How you respond can strengthen your case or shift the balance in favor of your employer, even if you were clearly...
Workers filing wage and hour lawsuits allege that their employers did not pay them everything they earned. Typically, hourly and non-exempt salaried workers who put in more than 40 hours per workweek are eligible for overtime pay. Companies often walk a fine line...
The First Amendment protects the right to freely practice religion. Additional state and federal laws expand on religious liberties. Religion is among the protected characteristics that should not have any bearing on employment. With certain exceptions for actual...
You get a job in Texas, and you know that you are going to be making minimum wage. You see this job as a stepping stone. You certainly hope to earn more in the future, but this is where you are going to start and create some financial security for yourself. Your...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most important federal statutes for modern employees. Under the FMLA, workers potentially have the right to request unpaid leave from work. Workers who have held their jobs for long enough and who work for large...
Are you a waitress who is tired of getting your backside patted by “handsy” diners? Or perhaps you’re a clerk in a supermarket who dreads when a certain vendor drops by to restock because of the filthy comments they make to you. You’ve been tolerating it thus far...
Employees in Texas may have heard that noncompete agreements were banned by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A noncompete agreement typically says that an employee who signs the document cannot directly work for the competition in the same geographical area or...