Whistleblower Protections | Retributive Acts to Punish Employees As an employee in Texas, you have a legal right to engage in certain actions: You have the right to file a legitimate workers’ compensation or workplace injury claim You … [Read more...]
Wronged by Your Employer? Be Sure to Report It
I’m Brittney Thompson, one of the employment attorneys at Bailey & Galyen. We receive calls daily from potential clients who have been wronged at work and want to know what their legal rights are. Through our intake process, we determine if what … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know about Wrongful Termination in Texas
What Is Wrongful Termination? What Are Your Rights If You Have Been Wrongfully Terminated? In Texas, as in many states, employment is considered to be “at will.” That means that any employment relationship may be terminated by either the employer or … [Read more...]
Employers Using Economic Slumps to Eliminate Older Workers
Hi everyone, I'm Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. We all have heard and commented on the fact that we are living through an extraordinary time. As a result of the COVID pandemic, employers have closed and furloughed, … [Read more...]
Sexual Harassment Protection Expanded for Employees in Texas
Hi, I’m Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. On September 1, 2021, Texas has expanded sexual harassment protections for employees beyond those offered under existing state and federal law. As of September 1, 2021, individuals … [Read more...]
Filing for Unemployment
Hi, I’m Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. Following a workplace termination, it is normal to feel betrayed, embarrassed, and angry. You may be confused about what your options are or what steps to take next. Consulting an … [Read more...]
Where Can I File a Workplace Discrimination Claim in Texas?
What Is the Process for Getting Compensation for Wrongful Treatment at Work? Under federal and Texas state law, it’s illegal for employers to treat workers differently based on certain enumerated classifications, including: Race Color … [Read more...]
Helping You Understand The Employment Laws That Protect You
Hi everyone, I'm Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. We all have heard and commented on the fact that we are living through an extraordinary time. As a result of the COVID pandemic, employers have closed and furloughed, … [Read more...]
Employment Law: What You Can Expect as A Monetary Settlement for Your Claims
I'm Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. My legal practice and my employment section at Bailey & Galyen are solely dedicated to representing employees. Everyday, I take calls from individuals with questions about a situation … [Read more...]
Wrongful Discharge in Texas
Some of the Limits on At-Will Termination of Employment in the Lone Star State Like many other states, Texas follows the “at-will” approach in employment law, which means an employer can terminate a worker at any time for any reason, provided the … [Read more...]
Workplace Terminations
Hi, I’m Jamie Gilmore, an employment attorney with Bailey & Galyen. Following a workplace termination, it is normal to feel betrayed, embarrassed, and angry. You may be confused about what your options are or what steps to take next. These … [Read more...]
Mental Health Issue as a Work-Related Disability
What Qualifies Under the ADA? What Accommodations Are Required? The 21st-century workplace can a highly stressful environment. An increasingly mobile workforce benefits workers in many ways but can also be a source of significant job insecurity. … [Read more...]