COVID-19 Update : To protect your safety and the safety of our firm members, we are available to continue providing legal services via phone conferences and FaceTime. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting employment in very significant ways. You have rights that are covered by laws already in existence and laws being passed by Congress and the Texas Legislature. Very soon, we will be posting a summary and FAQ on Corona Virus / COVID-19 that will provide guidance to those who have lost their jobs, remain employed or are searching for employment. Please check back to this site regularly for updates or call now to speak with an attorney about your rights.
COVID-19 Update : To protect your safety and the safety of our firm members, we are available to continue providing legal services via phone conferences and FaceTime. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting employment in very significant ways. You have rights that are covered by laws already in existence and laws being passed by Congress and the Texas Legislature. Very soon, we will be posting a summary and FAQ on Corona Virus / COVID-19 that will provide guidance to those who have lost their jobs, remain employed or are searching for employment. Please check back to this site regularly for updates or call now to speak with an attorney about your rights.
Employment Law Firm
Finding out that your employer terminated your contract can create feelings of confusion and anger. What is even more demoralizing is finding out that your employer acted unfairly in letting you go. Understanding which behaviors qualify as wrongful termination can...
Arbitration agreements are common in employment contracts. You may wonder if it is in your best interests to sign a contract that includes one. It can help to understand what they are and what they mean to you before you sign. According to Mighty Recruiter, an...
A resource that some employers use to limit competition and preserve employee loyalty is non-compete agreements. This type of arrangement is standard for many white-collar positions that involve employment contracts. Whether you are in the process of transitioning to...
The demand for leadership skills and technical ability is high. The demand is even higher if you have both of those things in combination. Still, that does not mean that every deal you get from headhunters — even from promising companies — is a good one. Some...
Texas employers often include noncompete agreements in their employment contracts. After all, keeping trade secrets private is an important part of a successful business. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office notes that one of the conditions for information to qualify...
Despite laws meant to combat discrimination in the workplace, it still happens across the country. Discrimination can come in different forms. Some are easier to recognize than others. Some are easier to combat, too. Pregnancy discrimination is one of the hardest...
In the Texas workplace, you have protection from various forms of harassment. Physical sexual harassment is one of the most blatant examples. But harassment is not limited to physical circumstances. You can suffer from non physical sexual harassment, too. The first...
If drafted properly, a severance agreement can benefit both employer and employee by allowing a smooth parting of the ways. However, if you are 40 years of age or older, your severance agreement must conform to strict government requirements in order to be...
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects you from discrimination in the workplace on account of sex, race, religion, etc. In 1978, Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which amends the Civil Rights Act to explicitly identify employers' responsibilities to...
Getting to work only to find out that your employer has terminated you is both startling and disheartening. Your mind may immediately wonder what could have possibly led to your employer's decision to let you go. While you may initially feel like crying foul, it is...
