What Happens If You Fail the Test? You're a hard worker and a good employee. You always give your full effort when on the job. But when you're off the clock, you like to let your hair down. That shouldn't matter to your employer, should it? … [Read more...]
Can Your Employer Legally Reduce Your Pay?
Do You Have Any Legal Protection against a Pay Cut? You work hard to provide a good life for yourself and for your family. You've always put forth 100% on the job, and seem to have a great relationship with your employer. Then one day, your employer … [Read more...]
Is Overtime Pay Mandatory in Texas?
Must All Workers Be Paid Extra for Time Worked beyond Certain Hours? Your work is your livelihood—the way you provide for your needs and the needs of those you love. You want to be treated fairly, to be compensated fully for your efforts. … [Read more...]
Your Remedies for Religious Discrimination at Work
What Can You Do to Protect Your Rights When You Are Treated Differently because of Your Religious Practices? As a worker in the state of Texas, you have protection, under both state and federal law, when you are denied equal benefits, equal pay or … [Read more...]
Can You Fire an Employee in Texas Who Is On Paternity Leave?
Is Termination Permissible When a Worker is on FMLA Leave? There's no feeling in the world like that of becoming a father. Babies grow quickly, though, and you want to be there for all the changes, particularly in the first year. That's one of the … [Read more...]
Can I Sue My Employer If I Am Denied Breaks at Work?
Must Your Employer Permit Periodic Breaks and Time Off for Meals? You work in a physically or mentally challenging job and you give it your all. Periodically, you need to take a few minutes to recharge, so that you can maximize your productivity for … [Read more...]
What Are Your Rights When an Employer Fails to Pay Earned Overtime?
Your Options in Texas You work hard to provide for your family, volunteering for overtime when it's available. What are your options when you've clearly earned time and a half for your efforts and your employer either pays you your regular wage or … [Read more...]
What is Wrongful Termination or Discharge?
When Can You Sue Your Employer after Being Fired? If you're one of the lucky few, you have an employment contract in place, an agreement that ideally prevents your employer from terminating you without cause. But just because you have a valid … [Read more...]
Actions by Your Employer that Are Prohibited by Law in Texas
State and Federal Protections for Workers in Texas Your job is more than just a way to provide for yourself and your family. You'll spend about one of every four hours during your working life on the clock. Though your employer has a vested interest … [Read more...]
Your Rights as an Employee in Texas
Your Legal Protections on the Job in Texas Though you may not realize it, you have a host of legal protections to ensure that you are not exploited by your employer in Texas. Unfortunately, many companies in Texas will use every opportunity to try … [Read more...]