Austin Employment Law Blog
Discrimination during the hiring process
While many people realize that it is against the law to discriminate against staff members, some people do not recognize that discrimination is also prohibited during the hiring process. In fact, it is against the law for employers to discriminate against job...
The mental impact of discrimination over religious beliefs
From one's racial background to their age, employees experience discrimination for many reasons. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, religious discrimination is also prohibited. If you are discriminated against because of your religious views,...
Banning dreadlocks is racial discrimination, says federal court
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) forbids workplace discrimination based on race. While many people believe that racial discrimination comprises overt actions of racism, this is only part of the story. Subtle, insidious actions and comments can also...
Sexual harassment can still happen when you work from home
Remote work has become incredibly common. Since spring, millions of Americans have begun to work from home in lieu traveling to their office. Working from home has numerous benefits: it is efficient, reduces distractions, saves gasoline and allows flexibility....
Employment Law and COVID-19
Kell was interviewed on the radio about Employment Law and COVID-19. Click to here to listen.
Does signing a contract supersede at-will employment?
Texas allows its businesses to hire and fire people under the employment at-will doctrine. Provided that employers do not violate civil rights laws, they may fire you at any time and for any reason. However, if you have signed an employment contract, you may have some...
Is sexual harassment always physical?
Texas employees all have the right to feel safe in their work environment. Anything that disrupts this safety or interferes in workplace productivity is illegal. Today we will look at sexual harassment in particular. We will look at behaviors that fall under the...
Am I required to have a lunch break?
In order to ensure that you are getting paid the correct amount and tabulating your hourly timesheets correctly, it is necessary to understand the break laws in Texas. Different states may have different laws surrounding lunch periods and mandatory breaks, but it is...
Know what to do about unpaid overtime
When people work overtime, they usually expect to receive their wages for these hours. Sometimes, though, a company may not pay overtime. In this situation, it is important for people to take action so they can receive wages for the hours they worked. Many people may...
Identifying and responding to age discrimination
The State of Texas protects employees against age discrimination, but what steps can a worker take when victimized? Age discrimination can occur subtly and over a period of time, so it may be difficult to prove. The best way to combat age discrimination is to be...
