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While several states have recently raised minimum wages, and there has also been discussion of increasing the federal minimum wage, wage law has not changed in Texas. As it stands, the minimum wage in Texas is tied to the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour for just...
Many college students may be preparing to begin a summer internship in the coming weeks here in San Antonio. Internships are often a great way for young people to get some work experience under their belts and learn more about their interests and skills. However, many...
When an employee chooses to work overtime, the employee will typically assume that he or she will be paid time and a half for the extra hours put in that week. Recently, lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a bill that would change the way...
There has been much in the news lately about the construction industry here in Texas. Unfortunately, the news is very negative. The state is leading the country in the rate of fatal construction site accidents. Further complicating matters is the fact that Texas is...
Last week, we discussed a pregnancy discrimination case, and since then another story has been reported involving a woman who allegedly lost her job due to her pregnancy. However, in this case, it was not the pregnancy itself that upset the employer; it was reportedly...
Many people here in San Antonio have an employment contract. This is because Texas is an at-will employment state, meaning that employees can generally quit or be fired for any reason as long as it does not violate a law. Because at-will employment is so broad, many...
Ever since a senior vice president of Halliburton Co. was arrested on a prostitution charge last week, many people have been speculating about what the arrest means for his future with the Texas oilfield services company. Texas is an at-will employment state, which...
When employees here in San Antonio are asked to sign a non-compete agreement, it is generally very important for them to seek legal counsel. These agreements often have many complicated provisions, and it is important that an employee understands the implications of...
