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Wrongful discharge is a serious problem, as it can be indicative that an employer isn't fair to employees and may be discriminatory. There is a difference between wrongful discharge and employment-at-will rules that you should understand. Not all people who have been...
In Texas, the law defines sexual discrimination as being treated differently than other employees you work with due to being female or male. This also includes being pregnant, facing stereotypes due to your gender or sex, and facing assumptions due to your sex. There...
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...
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...
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 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...
When you enter into an employment contract, it's binding. Unfortunately, sometimes the people you sign a contract with are committing fraud or other crimes, and you have to blow the whistle. You are protected by law if you have to be a whistleblower against a company...
If you're a fan of searching for rental properties or new homes on Zillow in Texas, this news might interest you. According to a Dec. 3 report, several employees at Zillow have reported sexual harassment. One woman has sued Zillow claiming that she was a victim of...
Did you know that under Texas law, if you've been terminated or laid off, you may be asked to sign a severance agreement? Before you sign it, you need to understand what it means for you legally. Normally, when you sign a severance agreement, you're waiving your...
This news out of Texas may be frightening for those who worry about sexual harassment in the workplace. A Nov. 7 story reported that a man faced months of sexual harassment at work at a local Kroger, and when he reported it, he received a death threat from the person...
