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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...

When your employer terminates your employment, you may qualify for a generous severance package. Before accepting any severance agreement, however, you must make sure that the arrangement serves your best interests as you decide on your next move. These are the...

Disputes and disagreements occur in the workplace between employees and employers. If you feel unfairly treated by your supervisor or employer in Texas, there is a chance that you have recourse. This applies to those who are suffering employer retaliation. Retaliation...

When uniforms are a mandatory term of employment, the issue of who must pay for the cost of furnishing and cleaning said uniforms comes into question. Though many states have laws in place that prohibit employers from charging employees for uniforms, or from deducting...

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...

The law protects Texas workers from wage theft, but without enforcement, this does not mean much. According to the Texas Observer, the Texas Workforce Commission uncovers thousands of wage and hour law violations every year. The commission orders these employers to...

Discrimination in the workplace occurs in many ways, i.e., gender, religion, sexual, age, etc. Most workers are not too aware of how rampant ageism can be. Employees over the age of 40 are more likely than their younger counterparts to experience adverse...

Nearly every worker remembers a job that affected his or her sense of well-being. It may have started out as a fun, pleasant place to work. Maintaining harmony in the workplace is essential. New managers, employees, or a change in company policies can make or break a...

As someone with a disability, you have the right to reasonable accommodations at your workplace. According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, employers must make adjustments or modifications to jobs or work environments to allow disabled people to work, as...

As an employed mom-to-be in Texas, you likely look forward to taking a maternity leave to welcome your new baby and get to know him or her. If you assume, however, that your employer will pay you your regular salary or wages while you are on maternity leave, you may...