It is always a crime when employers take money from hard-working employees. Of course, they cannot simply reach into wallets and grab cash. They use clever tactics to steal money from honest earners. Maintain awareness of these types of wrongdoing. That way, you can...
Year: 2021
Do you have recourse against retaliation?
Employer retaliation against workers is a real issue that plagues many industries to this day. This often occurs in cases where an employee is a whistleblower, bringing attention to inappropriate conduct on the part of the employer. Fortunately for you, it is possible...
Filing an OSHA whistleblower claim
Workers may want to report violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s standards for workplace safety, but fear that doing so may cause retaliation against them. OSHA implements standards and regulations for employers across all industries to...
What are the types of workplace discrimination?
Discrimination of any form is illegal in the workplace. Employers must treat everyone equally. Of course, skills, experience and other job-specific details may place employees on an uneven field, but all things considered, the general rule is your employer cannot make...
Taking a look at minimum wage law
From denied overtime to wrongful termination and discrimination, there are many legal issues you need to keep an eye out for as an employee. Moreover, you could struggle with minimum wage violations. Whether you have to temporarily take a lower-paying job because of...
How do OSHA’s whistleblower laws define retaliation?
When you work for a Texas company and that company does something illegal, unethical or dangerous, you have a right to shine a spotlight on the issue without fear that your employer might take negative action against you. The Occupational Safety and Health...
3 provisions to look for in your employment contract
Before you sign an employment contract, you should carefully review the document for any conditions that do not align with your expectations. Many people overlook red flags that later come back to haunt them. Here are three key provisions to look for in an employment...
Wrongful termination after reporting an employer’s unlawful act
Federal labor laws prohibit retaliation or wrongful termination after reporting misconduct. As noted by Whistleblowers.gov, some individuals may not recognize that their employer has engaged in retaliation. An employer’s unlawful actions may appear too subtle to...
What are the signs of a toxic work environment?
As workplace culture changes with world events and new employee viewpoints related to their jobs, the question of toxicity in the work environment becomes important. Many employees no longer want to tolerate certain behaviors from their employers and coworkers. The...
Are you an “at-will” employee?
You understand that the potential of losing your job in Texas is ever-present. However, you may not necessarily fear such a potential given the assumption that as long as you do not give your employer a reason to fire you, it cannot. Yet that may not be the case. A...