Several federal laws prohibit your employer from harassing you or discriminating against you in Texas as well as anywhere else in the United States. The Federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws have been put into place to make sure everyone has the same chance of...
Month: January 2015
Detective claims sexual harassment, retaliation in Texas
Working in an environment where you feel threatened or like an object isn't acceptable. Under the laws in Texas, your employer is required to make sure your work environment is without discrimination or harassment, so you can do your job in peace without worrying...
Signing a contract? Stop! Make sure your rights are upheld
As a potential employee looking at a contract, you need to ask yourself a few things. The most important thing is, "Is this fair?" Some contracts are not in your best interest, so it's important to check over the fine print carefully. In many contracts, there are...
What sexual harassment is defined as in Texas
What is sexual harassment? Is simply calling someone attractive or flirting enough to get you in trouble? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has defined sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances. Sexual harassment also includes sexual favors, verbal or...