In too many workplaces, older professionals face subtle exclusion in many forms. Examples include missed promotions and outright dismissal – not due to performance, but because their age makes others uncomfortable. The justifications may sound benign: “They don’t fit...
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Why quitting your job over discrimination can prove costly
Workplace discrimination can be unbearable. You may be constantly singled out, passed over or shut out, and you may consider quitting out of frustration. However, leaving your job without careful thought can weaken your ability to pursue a discrimination case against...
How long does a noncompete restrict economic activity?
Professionals often have to sign noncompete agreements when accepting new positions or promotions. Employers want to protect their organization from unfair competition. They require that workers sign contracts with terms that limit their ability to start a competing...
“English only” employer mandates can be a form of discrimination
Texans are protected under both state and federal law from employment discrimination based on national origin. That applies not just to people who were born in another country but also to those whose parents or even grandparents or ancestors were born outside the U.S....
Managers are entitled to FMLA leave too
Many workers mistakenly believe that only hourly employees or non-supervisory staff are eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections. In reality, managers have the same rights to take FMLA leave as any other eligible employee. Being in a leadership or...
When an employer alters a workweek to avoid overtime pay
There are several ways that businesses might manipulate payroll records or their employees to avoid their legal obligation to provide overtime wages. Sometimes, companies trick workers into giving up their overtime rights by convincing them to work off the clock....
Understanding overtime pay in Texas
Employers in Texas are required to comply with the protections for employees that are set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The provisions in this act are meant to help ensure that employees are paid fairly and aren’t subjected to certain negative employment...
Your resume may set you up for age discrimination
You’ve been applying online for jobs for months and have yet to get even a nibble. You’re frustrated and discouraged, wondering why your considerable skill set isn’t attracting offers to interview. One problem could be with your resume. Read on for some tips about how...
Sexual harassment in the workplace is underreported
Studies over the years have shown that sexual harassment in the workplace is underreported. A significant percentage of cases go unreported, which leads to harmful behaviors going unchecked, resulting in hostile work environments. So, why do some victims fail to...
Fearing layoffs and about to quit? Rethink that decision
Whispers of layoffs can spread through a company like wildfire. Fearing being terminated, some workers are ready to cut their losses, give notice and begin their new job search. Below are some reasons why that is probably not the most prudent choice: Quitting...
