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?...
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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...
How to identify ableism practices at your place of work
The workplace should be a space that fosters inclusion and celebrates diversity. However, discriminatory practices can still exist, and ableism – prejudice against people with disabilities – is one such example. Ableism can manifest in overt ways, but it can also be...
How does national origin discrimination manifest on the job?
National origin discrimination can occur in a workplace when employees or job applicants are treated unfavorably because they are from a particular country or region, because of their ethnicity, accent or an appearance that they are a member of a certain ethnic...
Can your employer force you to pray at work?
In troubled times, a lot of people turn to their faith for comfort – and employers are generally expected to make reasonable religious accommodations in the workplace for their employees. Employers are not allowed, however, to force their employees to engage in...
Why most workers can’t be restricted by non-disparagement clauses
Non-disparagement clauses are a common feature of employment agreements. Sometimes, they’re included in the contracts that employees sign when they join a company. In other cases, they’re part of severance agreements that employees sign as they leave a company. These...