Employees who experience discrimination or retaliation at work are often overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of what steps to take next. Which is totally understanding, this is an extremely stressful time in your life, going through something isolating and unknown. Many employees try to handle this internally, hope it resolves on its own, or wait until
Protests have shaped the United States since its creation, from the Boston Tea Party to the Civil Rights Marches and Boycotts of the 1960s, and now to the demonstrations advocating for racial justice, reproductive rights, immigration reform, and more. The ability of everyday people to gather, speak out, and demand accountability to our elected officials
Pregnancy discrimination remains one of the most persistent challenges in employment law. Despite decades of legal protections, thousands of employees still face adverse actions after announcing a pregnancy or requesting accommodations. Pregnancy discrimination occurs when an employer treats an employee or job applicant unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
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In November 2025, Tyson Foods filed a WARN Act notice with the Texas Workforce Commission announcing a mass layoff of 1,761 employees at its Amarillo beef-processing plant. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on or about January 20, 2026, as the company eliminates its entire B-shift operations, the plant’s second production shift, typically covering
The Uniform Services Employment Rights Act (USERRA) is a federal law designed to protect service members from employment discrimination and ensure their right to return to civilian jobs after military service. It applies to both public and private employers and covers veterans and members of the active and Reserve components of the U.S. armed forces.
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly and petition. Does that guarantee protect you from losing your job due to engaging in First Amendment activities? It depends on your employer.
Public employees do not give up First Amendment rights to free speech simply because they work for the government. Public employees have
When considering how much your employment case may be worth, it is natural to look at cases online, ask ai, or use online settlement calculators. However, one of the most overlooked, yet critical, factors in determining the potential value of your case is geography. Specifically, the state you are in down to the county is
Within employment law, the terms “hostile workplace” “harassment” and “hostile environment” often evoke images of a bully boss or inappropriate jokes. These types of situations are not uncommon. A majority of people can look at a past or current job that has created an environment that is intolerable. With
Every odd-numbered year, the Texas Legislature meets to pass a two-year state budget and laws in a 140-day session that starts in January. Outside of the regular legislative session, the governor can call for a special session, that can last for up to 30 days outside of the regular
One of the cornerstones of administrative law in the United States is the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The APA is a critical piece of legislation that helps regulate the process through which federal agencies create and enforce rules and regulations.The APA plays an important role in a president’s
