Are you stuck under the yolk of a noncompete agreement with your current or former employer? Well, there’s big news that you should know: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just effectively banned the vast majority of noncompete agreements – including those already in...
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What can you learn from recent workplace discrimination statistics?
Discrimination in the workplace is a persistent problem that affects employees across the country. Despite ongoing efforts by lawmakers to deter employment discrimination, it remains a disturbingly frequent occurrence. By delving into recent discrimination statistics,...
What are microaggressions in the workplace?
Workplace harassment and discrimination can take many forms from the overt to the subtle. People are more likely to call out overt actions because it’s harder for anyone to dispute something blatant. People may be less certain about reporting actions on the subtler...
Is your boss trying to quiet fire you?
Texas uses the rule of at-will employment, as do most states. Unless you have a contract saying differently, your employer can fire you at will. Yet that does not mean your employer can always terminate your contract. If you suspect their reason for acting is based...
Can you request unpaid leave as a pregnant employee in Texas?
Congratulations! You're pregnant and embarking on a beautiful new chapter of life. As your excitement grows, so might the questions about work. In Texas, where state law doesn't mandate paid maternity leave, many expecting mothers wonder: Can I request unpaid leave?...
How can a job posting be ageist?
No matter how young you feel, it’s a fact of life that some people will consider you too old for certain things. Sometimes this is appropriate, for example, when a coach refuses to let a 19-year-old play for the under 18’s team. Other times it is inappropriate and...
Why put a golden parachute in your employment contract?
Taking an executive role in a company can require long hours and a lot of hard work. However, it can also be incredibly rewarding. You can earn well and you have a lot of influence over the company’s success. Yet what if you do so well in building up the business that...
Overtime pay for hourly auto mechanics in Texas
What happens when mechanics at an auto repair shop put in extra hours to get the job done? Texas adheres to federal overtime regulations. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the federal minimum wage and overtime pay standards. Under the FLSA, most hourly...
Is this the end of noncompetes?
As an employee, you may have had little choice but to sign a noncompete agreement. Many businesses make it a condition you sign one if you want to work for them. For years, there have been major concerns among many about the negative effects of noncompetes. Some claim...
4 facts about the sexual harassment of women at work
Workplace sexual harassment can happen to men, but it is women who bear the brunt of it. A 2020 report by the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund highlighted some disturbing facts. Here are some of the key facts it found regarding the sexual harassment of women in the...