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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...
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...
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...
When you do work for your employer, you expect to get paid. But what if your employer requires you to be at the workplace to wait for a call to perform a task? If your employer fails to pay you for your time at work, you may wonder if you have a case for unpaid wages....
New mothers may have numerous concerns about their jobs and going back to work after giving birth. Beyond worrying about entrusting the care of their newborns to someone else, they may wonder if they may lose standing in the workplace because of their time away or how...
Many Texas employees who experience on-the-job sexual harassment never report their experiences. However, many who do wind up having their employers take action against them after they make their claims. Research shows that the majority of American employees who file...
Bullying has real and serious consequences no matter how old you are. This goes for every type of bullying, from the high school cafeteria all the way to your current place of employment. Unfortunately, workplace bullying can even result in a toxic work environment....
When you witness or learn of misconduct or illegal behavior, you may feel compelled to report it to proper authorities. In your daily life, this might include reporting something to law enforcement. However, concern for your job may cause you to be hesitant to report...
Making a wrongful termination claim in Texas is difficult due to the employment laws. Like most states, Texas is an employment-at-will state. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, employment at will means you and the employer may end your employment at any time...
As in many other states, Texas law recognizes that companies may enter into noncompete agreements with employees. Also known as noncompetition agreements, these contracts may restrict workers from providing services or confidential information to competing businesses...
