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 recent years, remote and hybrid work have become a normal part of many employees’ lives. For some, it has offered flexibility, improved health, and a better work-life balance. But along with this shift has come a dangerous myth — that workers lose legal protections once they are out of the physical office. As Texas
In employment law, the concept of pretext refers to a false or fabricated reason given by an employer to justify an adverse employment action, such as termination, demotion, or refusal to promote, when the real motivation is discriminatory or otherwise unlawful. Courts scrutinize the employer’s stated reason to determine whether it is merely a cover-up
As Halloween approaches, most of us expect a few harmless scares — maybe a jumpy horror movie or a haunted house. But for employees, there are far scarier things lurking in the workplace than ghosts and goblins. We’re talking about employer mistakes that can lead to legal nightmares — wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, and more.
It was October 31st, and the office halls were darkened with cobwebs, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and a fog machine that hissed ominously in the corner. Spirits were high. Costumes were bold. Laughter echoed. Pranks abound. But what no one realized was that hidden beneath the masks and makeup lurked something far more sinister than ghosts or
Here’s What Employees Should Know Before Making A Post
In today’s always-online world, it’s easy to forget that what you post on social media—even on your personal time—can impact your job. But can you actually be fired for something you say or share online? The answer: Yes, in many cases, you can. However, it depends
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 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
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
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives aim to foster environments where people of all backgrounds feel valued, have equal access to opportunities, and can thrive regardless of their race, gender, disabilities, religion, age, sexual orientation, class status, or military service status. The purpose of DEI initiatives
