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A non-compete agreement is intended to prevent an employee from working for a competitor or starting a similar business for a certain period or within a specific geographical area after leaving a company. They are common in industries where intellectual property,...
A wrongful termination hurts more than just your paycheck. Your pride, self-esteem and health may also take a hit. You’re left wondering why you were mistreated after all the time and effort you gave. You’re entitled to more than lost wages if you were wrongfully...
Experiencing discrimination at work can be both isolating and disheartening, especially when it is based on your gender. The Texas Commission on Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are in place to protect employees from unfair treatment....
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees working for covered employers with unpaid leave for specific circumstances. There are provisions for circumstances related to civilians, but there are also specific provisions...
By nature, most of us are uncomfortable performing illegal or unethical acts at our employer’s request. And, while it may be difficult, you know the right thing to do is report your employer to the appropriate agencies. If you are a public employee, you have the...
Pregnancy should be a joyous time filled with excitement for the future, but for many working women it can also come with unexpected challenges in the workplace. From denied promotions to sudden job losses, pregnancy discrimination is a serious issue too many...
Employees have specific rights at work, and employers can’t infringe on those. One act that’s forbidden is employers taking retaliatory measures when employees assert those rights. Certain actions, such as taking legally allowed leave, filing workers’ compensation...
It’s unrealistic for any employer to think that an employee will be able to work every shift their scheduled for the duration of their employment. This is partly because employees and their immediate family members may become ill or have other issues that require the...
You decide to apply for a new job, and they ask you to send in a video interview or a video resume. In addition to documentation, they want you to take a quick video on your phone where you talk about your qualifications, why you want to work at the business and...
We go to work every day, understanding that we will be reimbursed for the hours of service we provided to our employer. For most people, those expectations are met upon receiving a paycheck. But what if that paycheck isn’t an accurate reflection of the number of hours...