Under state law, employment in Texas is "at-will," giving both the employer and the employee the right to terminate their working relationship, with or without reason and with or without notice, at any time. You may believe that this prevents you from bringing a...
Month: October 2019
FMLA job protections for expecting parents
From prenatal appointments to the frantic first weeks of life with a newborn, time is one thing parents never seem to have enough of. Balancing work and family obligations is often stressful, especially when mom and dad worry that taking time off may put their jobs at...
How do you talk to your boss about your diabetes?
Managing diabetes at your Texas workplace can be a challenge. It is not an insurmountable task, but it may not be something that you can accomplish alone. Often, you will have to ask for the help and support of your employer and/or supervisor to successfully manage...
Understanding reasonable disability accommodations
Workers with disabilities receive protection from employment discrimination through federal and state laws such as the Americans With Disabilities Act. Under these laws, certain employers must make reasonable accommodations so these workers can perform successfully...