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The law protects employees who complain or oppose any part of employment discrimination. There are laws against an employer retaliating or punishing an employee who comes forward. There is a reason why there are anti-retaliation laws, and that is because these...
Did you know that retaliation claims exceed the claims of other forms of discrimination, such as racial discrimination filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission? Retaliation, as explained by NPR, is any firing, harassing or demoting of a worker because he...
One of the greatest fears of hardworking adults in Texas is becoming unemployed. It is not just about losing their income, but also getting set back in their careers. It can be difficult to get back on track for the same career field when a worker leaves before they...
Many in Austin may often joke that no one is ever paid enough for the work that they do. Whether the nature of your work warrant the salary that you receive is a subjective debate; the effort that you put into fulfilling the expectations of your job is not. When it is...
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...
While most of us know about workplace accommodations for physical health issues, such as a specific seating arrangement, it can be harder to understand accommodations for a mental health condition. As mental health concerns are usually less visible than physical...
Workers and potential employees in Texas who are older have rights against age discrimination. However, discrimination can sometimes be subtle, which makes it more difficult to know whether or not it is going on. There are certain signs, however, that help determine...
Microaggressions are seemingly small, subtle instances of bias or prejudice, usually in the form of comments, jokes, or questions. While not as easily identifiable as blatant instances of racism, microaggressions can still be just as psychologically damaging,...
Under state law, employment in Texas is "at-will," giving both the employer and the employee the right to terminate their working relationship, with or without reason and with or without notice, at any time. You may believe that this prevents you from bringing a...
