Employment Law Firm
If you are a woman, you have probably suffered sexual harassment. A 2018 survey found 81% of women said they had. It can happen to men too, but the survey found it was roughly half as likely, with 43% of men saying they had experienced it. Much of the sexual...
If you sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), you have to honor it. You have a legally binding contract saying that you will not give up information that you know. You may take on a new job -- this is different than a non-compete agreement -- but you have to keep that...
Once upon a time, women in the workforce hid their pregnancies as long as they could -- if they wanted to stay employed. As soon as a woman started “showing,” she could bet that a pink slip was on the way. The 1978 Pregnancy Discrimination Act made discrimination on...
There are many reasons why an employee may feel that they are being wrongfully terminated. Texas is an “at-will” employment state, which means that either the employee or employer can terminate or modify the work agreement at any time. The at-will employment status...
You work hard for a living, so you deserve every dime you are paid -- and maybe more. Sadly, your right to a fair wage can be violated very easily by unscrupulous employers. Knowing how to recognize the signs of “covert wage theft” can help you protect your rights....
Part-time physician employment has become increasingly popular in recent years as more physicians strive to achieve a favorable work-life balance. As part-time physician roles grow in popularity, contracts related to part-time physician employment are becoming more...
You feel like your work environment in Texas is unbearably toxic. Sexual harassment is widespread and goes on there routinely. It is distracting, demeaning and infuriating. Morale has slumped badly. Being proud of what you do and accomplish there has become...
It has long been apparent that victims of sexual harassment can experience an array of psychological effects, including anxiety and depression, sleep disorders, lowered self-esteem and more. They must often endure job-related costs as well, including termination,...
State and federal laws prohibit inappropriate workplace behaviors, such as sexual harassment. Despite the laws, some workers may face requests for sexual favors, unwelcome sexual advances, or otherwise offensive or upsetting behaviors. Should they suffer employment...
If you have company secrets to protect, it is reasonable to have new employees sign a non-compete agreement prior to beginning employment with your company. However, there are many unusual aspects to non-compete agreements which differentiate them from other...
