Even the most dedicated professionals need to maintain a healthy work-life balance. They may need to take leave to undergo medical treatment or recover from injuries. They might need to support a family member going through a tough time, move to a new house or take a...
Negotiating an employment contract is an exciting process. Most people preparing to take new jobs feel enthusiastic about their new job opportunities. Some professionals make the mistake of rushing through the process of negotiating an employment contract. They might...
For many Texas workers, understanding wage and overtime laws is essential to ensuring that they receive fair compensation. Employers are legally required to follow federal and state wage laws, yet wage theft and unpaid overtime remain common issues. Whether you work...
Workplace discrimination is illegal under both Texas state law and federal statutes. One of the most common forms of discrimination reported by modern workers involve workplace harassment. Companies that ignore complaints of harassment and allow on-the-job abuse to...
Companies that hire workers provide them with pay, benefits and valuable career experience. Workers can benefit substantially from even short-term employment arrangements with a business. Unfortunately, not all employees have positive relationships with their...
If a worker at a company alleges that they have experienced discrimination, those claims can do real harm to the business. The best and brightest prospective talent may hear about those discrimination claims online and may choose not to apply. The cost of litigation...
You should retain a lawyer with experience in employment law in Jefferson County, TX, as soon as you realize that you may have a challenge relating to your employment or your employee if you’re the employer. You may feel nervous about retaining a lawyer, and you may...