In Texas, salaried employees may still have the right to overtime pay in some situations. Many workers mistakenly assume their salaried status means they don’t qualify for overtime, but the rules governing unpaid overtime claims are more complex. Knowing when overtime...
Month: January 2026
4 subtle ways your workplace can discriminate against you
Discrimination takes many forms, and sometimes, it will not be as overt as hearing slurs or offensive jokes at your expense. Anyone can be the victim of unfair treatment. It is important to know the subtle ways people put down others to avoid getting in trouble with...
Is retaliation protected when you discuss pay with coworkers?
Many employees feel uneasy about talking openly about pay. You may worry that sharing wage information could lead to trouble at work. Federal law gives many Texas workers the right to discuss pay, and that protection often limits how an employer can respond....
Terminated because of your age? Understanding Texas protections
Age discrimination happens when an employer treats an employee unfairly because of age. In Texas, this issue often comes up when an older worker is fired, laid off or pushed out shortly before retirement or after many years of service. Knowing how Texas law treats age...

