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You have rights at work, and the law protects certain actions you take on the job. When an employer fires you because you engaged in one of those actions, the termination may violate the law. These actions are known as protected activities. Understanding protected...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Going to work should be about doing your job and building a career, not facing prejudice. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination remains a real issue for many people. It happens when an employee is treated unfairly because of who they are—whether it is their race,...
Unlike a standard employee, an independent contractor is self-employed and typically has the dom to control how and when they work. This also means that they are not covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and are not entitled to the minimum wage or overtime...
If you have raised concerns at work about discrimination, harassment or unpaid wages, you might worry about retaliation. Sometimes, employers do not make it obvious. They may respond with actions that seem like normal discipline, performance reviews or transfers....
Reporting harassment or requesting an accommodation takes courage. However, finding yourself treated differently afterward creates a stressful environment. Federal and Texas laws protect workers who speak up about discrimination and harassment, but retaliation often...
Discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity can create a hostile work environment and limit equal opportunities. If you identify as LGBTQ+ and face unfair treatment at work, you should know that federal and Texas laws provide protections to help...
