People sometimes mix up workplace retaliation and discrimination, but they are not the same. Both can make a job feel unfair, but they happen for different reasons. Knowing the difference can help you understand if you're being treated unfairly. What is workplace...
Austin Employment Law Blog
Does Texas law protect against religious discrimination at work?
Religious discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee unfairly because of their religious beliefs or practices. In Texas, both state and federal laws protect employees from this type of discrimination, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities in...
What are the rights of employees in Texas regarding personnel files?
Employees might want to look at their personnel files to see how their boss views their work or to check for mistakes. In Texas, whether or not you can see your file depends on the company’s rules. There is no state law that makes private employers share these files....
How can employees prove “off-the-clock” work?
Austin's work culture often leads employees to go beyond scheduled hours. When this extra effort goes unpaid, it becomes a wage and hour issue. Off-the-clock work impacts an employee's earnings and well-being. Let's explore how Austin workers can prove off-the-clock...
What should an employee do if they experience retaliation?
Retaliation after participating in an internal investigation of discrimination or harassment can make an already challenging situation even more stressful. Employees in Texas are protected by both federal and state laws against retaliatory actions from their...
How can workplace social events lead to discrimination claims?
Workplace parties and team outings are meant to help employees get along better, but they can cause problems if some people feel left out. Employers need to know how these events might lead to discrimination claims and what they can do to prevent them. Understanding...
Does AI in hiring and firing increase wrongful termination risks?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a common tool for hiring and firing employees. While it can make processes faster and more efficient, it also raises important questions about fairness. AI decisions can sometimes result in wrongful terminations, leading to...
How remote work challenges can impact wage and hour claims
As the world continues to be increasingly digital, remote work has become the new norm for many employees. While this shift has brought about benefits, it also raises complex questions about wage and hour laws. As an employee in Texas, do you know your rights when it...
Are performance improvement plans misused as retaliation?
Employers sometimes use performance improvement plans (PIPs) as a tool to help employees improve. However, PIPs can also be misused as a form of retaliation. Understanding how this happens can help employees identify unfair treatment and protect their rights. PIPs as...
When does an employer go too far enforcing noncompete agreements?
Noncompete agreements allow employers to protect their business interests by limiting where and how former employees can work after leaving the company. However, there are limits to how far employers can go when enforcing these agreements. Understanding these limits...

