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Businesses often enforce employment policies intended to save their company money. Limiting or outright forbidding overtime is a common cost-management strategy. Employees are largely subject to a company's policies regarding how much they work. Most employees...
Workers may be entitled to overtime pay if they work more than their usual scheduled hours. A Texas employee can earn one and a half of their typical pay rate for every hour over 40 hours in a single week. For example, an employee who earns $10 an hour can earn $15 an...
Many interns in Texas are protected from sexual harassment under state law. While these safeguards can vary depending on the type of internship, specific state legislation helps clarify the rights of unpaid interns in particular. What protections exist for unpaid...
Whistleblowers report safety issues or regulatory violations. Some whistleblowers notify management within the company about their concerns. Others file official reports with regulatory agencies. In some cases, whistleblowers even serve as relators and initiate...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides important career protection for working professionals. They have the right to take unpaid leave in specific circumstances. The birth of a child, a personal medical emergency or a family member’s need for support could...
Employees have specific rights that are provided to them by labor laws, some of which are set in federal law and others in state law. It’s critical that employees are able to ensure their rights are being upheld. This means, in part, that they should be able to...
You may hear a lot about the gig economy, but the reality is that a majority of the American workforce are W2 employees. By accepting a job working for someone else, you expect fair compensation for your work and the protections that come from being an employee. But...
Noncompete agreements, also known as covenants not to compete, help companies protect their competitive advantages. Professionals ranging from salespeople and engineers to executives may develop certain business relationships and access private information during...
Many of the most successful and best-compensated professionals have to sign very thorough employment contracts. They negotiate terms in advance that govern everything from severance packages to performance-related bonuses. Frequently, white-collar professionals,...
Working extra hours can take a toll on both your time and health. That is why labor laws require fair overtime pay for most employees. Yet, not every employer follows the rules. If you feel that your overtime hours have gone unpaid, it is important to know how the...