After blowing the whistle on dangerous, illegal or unethical aspects of a business's practices, many employees may fear retaliatory behaviors and actions. Although the law prevents these actions, that does not mean they do not happen. Thus, it is important to...
Employment Law
Should you accept a settlement for workplace harassment?
Workplace harassment comes in many forms, all of which can make it uncomfortable or even impossible to perform your job adequately. Being a victim of harassment can take a huge toll on your mental health, and you deserve justice and compensation for this unacceptable...
Do not become a discrimination victim when completing an I-9 form
In the U.S., it is unlawful for employers to knowingly employ workers who do not have valid work authorization. To ensure this does not happen, most employers must complete I-9 forms to verify both the identity and the work eligibility of each new employee. While the...
Do you believe you have a claim for wrongful termination?
Employers have various lawful reasons for terminating employees, but there are also illegal reasons for such an action. If you believe the reason your employer fired you was unlawful, you may be in a position to file a wrongful termination claim. Legal termination In...
3 types of workplace harassment
While sexual harassment is one of the most well-known forms of harassing behaviors in the workplace, there are, unfortunately, many others. Fortunately, several laws in Texas and across the United States protect employees from this type of treatment. What are the...
Is your employer retaliating against you without your knowledge?
If you are willing to wake up and go to work every day, you should not have to put up with a terrible work environment. Still, sexual harassment is alarmingly common in the U.S. In fact, according to reporting from Business Insider, a third of professional women have...
What is a repetitive injury?
Aches and pains naturally develop as you age, but what about when they get worse as your workday ends? Some damage to the body may come on slowly and prove the consequence of repeated motion at work. Overuse or repetitive motion injuries may cause pain and eventual...
Could you face retaliation for exercising your rights at work?
You should not have to deal with a workplace environment that makes you feel uncomfortable. However, if you assert your rights and complain about the problem, will your employer retaliate against you for expressing your opinion? About workplace retaliation An employer...
What is non-physical sexual harassment?
As more and more people grow awareness of the issue of sexual harassment at work, more businesses and management teams take steps to prevent it. Unfortunately, prevention is not perfect and cases still happen. This is especially true of non-physical sexual harassment,...
Is this ageism at work?
Employers across the country have taken strides in recent years to keep their employees happy and protected while on the job. This includes providing protection from discrimination and harassment. But unfortunately, both of these issues still occur as it is difficult...