Each workplace may use slightly different methods to record the time you begin or end work. While some employers use the exact time you punch in or out, other employers may use something called the "seven-minute rule" to round your time up or down. If you see...
Austin Employment Law Blog
What are the protections in place for pregnant workers?
In the United States, you cannot face discrimination in the workplace because of pregnancy, childbirth or other medical connections. You have the right to work, regardless of pregnancy. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, your...
Fired employee’s disability discrimination lawsuit settled
A Texas company faced a legal action after it forced an employee to take three separate eye exams. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the employer wrongfully terminated its worker after the third eye exam led to a diagnosis of glaucoma. Although...
What do you know about covert wage theft in the workplace?
While you enjoy your profession in Texas, you do not enjoy feeling like your employer cheats you out of wages. So far, you only have suspicions rather than evidence. To help you get to the root of the truth, learn what GOBankingRates says about underhanded ways...
What should I know about employee classifications?
The way your employer classifies you as a worker can impact you in various ways. It could affect the benefits for which you are eligible and the protections you have as a worker. At the Law Offices of Kell A. Simon, we want to ensure your employer does not violate...
Discrimination cases see long wait times for investigations
There are two major players in every workplace discrimination case: the employee and the employer. But another key piece that goes into making sure employees have fair protections is the government oversight and investigation that comes with a claim. But what if it...
What does workplace retaliation look like?
You have several rights as an employee, one of which is the right to be of employee discrimination. Discrimination can include a number of actions, such as harassment and retaliation. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, retaliation is the...
Considerations when negotiating a severance agreement
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...
Employee rights and protected activities
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission aims to set forth guidance that protects employees against unfair or illegal practices by companies or coworkers. Some of the EEOC's guidelines relate to harassment or discrimination in the workplace. One problem employees...
Bank settles discrimination claim with back wages and jobs
A legal action filed by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleged that a major national bank engaged in discrimination in its hiring practices. To secure federal contracts, companies must not discriminate against employees or applicants. This may...

