Mental Health Issues as a Work-Related Disability

Many people face stress and challenges at work, which can overwhelm some people. Mental health struggles like anxiety, depression, and PTSD can make it hard...

Can You Be Required to Take a Blood Test by Your Employer?

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Employer Actions Prohibited by Texas Law

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...

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...

Workplace Discrimination and Retaliation in Texas

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...

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...

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...