Houston Employment Law Blog
Combating subtle sexism in the workplace
Sexism in the workplace isn’t usually as overt today as it was in past decades, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there. Today, less than half of working women feel they are treated equally to their male counterparts. From getting interrupted in meetings to a male...
Lingerie retailer under fire for sexual harassment
A lawsuit has been filed against the parent company of retailer Victoria's Secret alleging that the lingerie and bra seller had a toxic culture for years. The retailer has several locations in Texas. The parent company, L Brands, may be required to turn over records...
Sexual harrassment can happen in any work environment
Sexual harassment at work comes in a wide variety of scenarios, and many times it actually occurs in unsuspecting places in an open work environment. And while most people work in a traditional commercial business operation in Texas, sexual harassment can even happen...
What You Need to Know About Paid Sick Leave During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 outbreak ravished the country, lawmakers scrambled to pass new laws to provide economic benefits to workers who became ill or who were otherwise negatively impacted by the pandemic. One of the most sweeping laws was passed as a result: the Families...
What to know about constructive discharges
If a person quits or resigns his or her position because of a hostile working environment, it is known as a constructive discharge. Hostile working environments can be caused by rampant sexual harassment or other abuse that makes it difficult for an individual to...
Steps to dealing with sexual harassment on the job
Sexual harassment is an ongoing problem for people in Texas and across the United States. Even though greater attention is being paid to these behaviors through the #MeToo movement, people continue to have their employee rights violated. Often, workers are unaware of...
How an attorney can help you during contract negotiation
Going through a contract negotiation alone can feel terrifying. You may feel at a disadvantage if you don’t understand the complex details and stipulations embedded in it. Yet, with the help of an attorney, you can clarify this challenging process. And you may save...
Sexual harassment allegations against McDonald’s spark lawsuit
Although Texas residents and people throughout the nation are feeling greater freedom to lodge complaints about sexual harassment at work, these incidents still happen with troubling regularity. They can occur in any type of work environment, including large...
Victory for Texas employee in sexual assault case
On March 27, the Supreme Court of Texas ruled in favor of a plaintiff-employee who alleged that she was sexually assaulted at work by her manager. This ruling was in response to an attempt by the employer to have the lawsuit dismissed. The employer had argued that...
Legal options for workplace discrimination and wrongful dismissal
In Texas and throughout the United States, workers are increasingly standing up for their rights under the law. In some instances, a person who lost his or her job was terminated illegally. If workplace discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination or any other...
