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...
Month: March 2020
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...
