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Losing a job can be a stressful and challenging experience, especially if you believe that you were wrongfully terminated. In Texas, wrongful termination can occur if an employer fires an employee for discriminatory reasons or in retaliation for protected activities,...
Getting a paycheck is the primary reason for working, so if you start noticing that your check seems short, you may want to do some digging. Under federal and state law, a company must pay its employees at least minimum wage or the agreed-upon salary, or else it may...
Even though you have performed your job appropriately, your employer has treated you unfairly. Whether your unfair treatment involves different job duties, lower pay, verbal abuse or even the loss of your job, it is normal to feel jilted and angry. According to the...
Very strict laws govern whistleblower claims and protections. Choosing to blow the whistle is a difficult, time-sensitive decision. No matter what decision you make, you will face consequences. Therefore, these are tips you may consider if you decide to become a...
The tech industry has come to Austin and the Texas Triangle in general. With it, it brought an often-discriminatory corporate culture. The targets of this institutional discrimination are still working to make these companies more equitable for everybody. However, if...
When you work for a Texas employer, you have a right to call attention to violations that occur within your place of business. You also have protections in place, should you decide to exercise a protected right. Some of these protections prevent your employer from...
It might come as a surprise to some, but it is entirely possible to discriminate based on a hairstyle. Not only that, but this is actually rampant in the workplace. What exactly does discrimination by hairstyle look like? Why is this considered a form of...
Even though some workers stand all day, most jobs only require employees to stand for part of their shifts. Indeed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average civilian worker sits for approximately 3.5 hours and stands for just over four hours on...
There are two ways that your employer can terminate your employment relationship: firing and laying off. The end result is the same, i.e., you lose your job. What is different is the rationale behind each. U.S. News and World Report explains what the difference is...
When medical emergencies and family issues arise, everything else in your life often takes the back burner. You are right to prioritize your health and your loved ones over your work responsibilities, but the last thing you want to worry about is losing your job as a...
