Austin/Houston Employment Trial Lawyer Rachel Bethel
As a Texas worker, you should know that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) offers many protections and safeguards for employees. In this blog, I’ll explain some key contours of the FLSA so that you can be more informed of your rights under the law.
What is the FLSA?
Austin/Houston Employment Trial Lawyer Areyana Johnson
Ever wondered what the causation standard for an 11 (c) violation was? Well keep reading because the answer if further addressed below. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970 was designed to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for employees across the United States. One critical provision
Dallas Employment Trail Lawyer Harjeen Zibari
In today’s world of complex agreements and seemingly endless paperwork, we’ve all come across the phrase: “Consult an attorney.” It can be written in fine print at the bottom of documents. The phrase can be found in contracts, waivers, or other legal documents, almost like an afterthought. For many,
Austin/Houston Employment Trial Lawyer Areyana Johnson
Did you know that Beaumont, TX was once home to one of the most important oil booms in U.S. history? It’s true! Growing up in Beaumont, a medium sized Southeast Texas town, field trips to the Spindletop site were pretty routine. Today you can still tour the Spindletop Boomtown
Kalandra Wheeler is a Board Certified Houston/Austin employment lawyer.
Austin/Houston Employment Trial Lawyer Cameron Hansen
Starting a new job is an exciting time, filled with new opportunities and responsibilities. But before you dive into your role, it’s crucial to carefully review the onboarding paperwork your employer provides. While you might be eager to get started, signing documents without understanding their implications could lead to
Austin/Houston Employment Trial Lawyer Rachel Bethel
Since it is spooky season, today’s blog is about something that seems to intimidate folks from time to time—mediation. As an employee involved in an active employment dispute, you may hear your attorney advise you to consider mediation. While this may sound like a scary, daunting event, mediations are
Kalandra Wheeler is a Board Certified Houston/Austin employment lawyer.
Contracts are like relationship agreements for grown-ups—both parties promise to do their part, and if all goes well, nobody gets ghosted. Contracts (e.g., employment contracts or severance agreements) are meant to clearly outline each party’s rights, duties, and obligations. However, when one party suddenly vanishes or
Houston Employment Trial Lawyer Paige Melendez
In the wake of the national disasters, most recently the devastation left by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, it is important to reflect on whether employees in the lone star state have real protections during these disasters. In Texas, private employees enjoy no law-mandated protections for their employment even
Austin/Houston Employment Trial Lawyer Areyana Johnson
It is widely known that is unlawful to discriminate against someone with a disability. Having a disability is considered a protected classification under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended and the Texas Labor Code. This blog addresses whether and under what circumstances an employer may inquire about your
