Houston Employment Law Blog
When are terminations illegal?
In Texas, most employees are employed at will. This means that workers can quit at any time that they want. Their employers can also fire them at any time and for nearly any reason. However, there are certain times when firing an employee is considered to be unlawful,...
How companies use noncompete agreements
It's not uncommon for Texas employers to ask new workers to sign noncompete agreements at the time of hire. Although such agreements are legal, the way they are written controls as to whether they are enforceable. Furthermore, laws governing noncompete agreements may...
Former Fox host wants sexual harassment NDAs removed
Despite increased attention to sexual harassment on the job, Texans and people across the nation are still subjected to inappropriate behavior at work. Sometimes, people who are victimized will take solace and be inspired to speak out by prominent individuals who...
Survey shows #MeToo movement caused positive changes at work
According to a recent survey of working adults in Texas and around the country, 76% of the 1,023 survey participants believe the #MeToo social movement created positive changes on how employers are dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. However, 44% feel as...
Handling harassment in the workplace
When you go into work, you shouldn’t have to worry about dealing with offensive or inappropriate comments or behaviors. Unfortunately for some people, their work environments have become intimidating or hostile due to harassment. Common types of workplace harassment...
WeWork paid a female employee millions to remain quiet
Companies in Texas and throughout the country are supposed to provide a safe and productive work environment for their employees. However, a former WeWork employee was paid more than $2 million in an effort to prevent her from filing a complaint with the Equal...
An overview of non-disclosure agreements
Companies and individuals in Texas may have information that they would like to keep secret. If the information got out, it could hinder a company's ability to retain its competitive edge. It could also violate a person's privacy or otherwise put an individual in a...
Workplace retaliation claims top 2019 EEOC complaints
More than half of all complaints received by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2019 involved workplace retaliation, according to newly released statistics from the agency. The EEOC says of the 72,675 complaints it received for fiscal year 2019,...
Union employees should understand their termination protections
Getting fired is rarely a good feeling. However, employees backed by a union may have more negotiating power. That’s because many are protected from the typical at-will employment most American workers face. The Lone Star State may be known for its right to work...
Things to keep in mind when filing a discrimination complaint
Experiencing discrimination from an employer can cause significant hardship for those affected by it, especially if it resulted in a worker’s termination. Such mistreatment can negatively impact their mental health and leave them with a sense of uncertainty as to how...
