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
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump made numerous statements and signed executive orders that raised concerns about employment discrimination protections. However, despite any political rhetoric or directives, federal and state laws remain clear: workplace discrimination is illegal. Employers are still bound by long-standing statutes that protect workers from discrimination based
Age discrimination is an unfortunate reality that many workers eventually face. Federal and Texas laws provide protections to ensure that workers over the age of 40 are treated fairly in the workplace. This blog will explore these protections, highlight warning signs of age discrimination, and offer tips on addressing
Happy Holidays! This is a very special time of year but can feel chaotic across several industries. Restaurants and bars see some of their busiest years to date. Long-anticipated movies are finally being released and the theaters are packed. (Although I am excited for Wicked, I am even
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?
Amended Sexual Harassment Laws in Texas
Prior to 2021, sexual harassment claims against employers in Texas were quite limited. Newly enacted laws in 2021 expanded protections for employees asserting sexual harassment claims. Almost all employers may now face liability for these types of claims, including employers with only one
A category of discrimination that does not yet have federal protection is discrimination on the basis of weight. Weight discrimination in the workplace is quite prevalent but remains unprotected nearly everywhere in the U.S. One troubling 2023 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management revealed that half of
Science indicates a problem – a HUGE problem – but big businesses, making big money, could not care less. Why should they when the law and the courts don’t hold them accountable? It is a system that is broken, and when the law refuses to step in, it remains that way.
There are many jobs
Valentine’s Day is a tricky day in the office. It’s a day that is about celebrating love when the office is often expressly not. This then makes the question “how can I safely celebrate” more important. Thankfully, this situation has laws that can help navigate this time.
Since February
