The federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration does a lot more than investigate and respond to workplace safety issues. It also operates a Whistleblower Protection Program to administer special anti-retaliation provisions for various types of claims, many of which the general public does not know much about.
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At the time of writing, the federal government is shut down due to a lapse in appropriations, which means that Congress and the President have not been able to agree on how to fund the various agencies and other services Americans rely on. This shutdown started at 12:00am on October 1, 2025, and will continue
Employment Discrimination Is Still a Problem
Despite changing times, employment discrimination is more common than you think. Even the best employers might one day discriminate against one of their employees or job applicants because of who they are. Employment discrimination can take many forms. You might be treated unfairly because of your race, age, or
When you work, what you get paid is usually the most important thing. What many people miss is that it’s just as important to consider how you get paid.
Generally, every Texan who works does so as one of two types of worker: employee or independent contractor. You might
