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
Don’t Mix Work and Personal: Why Texas Employees Should Avoid Using Work Accounts for Personal Business
As an employment attorney representing workers across Texas, I often meet clients who are surprised to learn just how much control their employers have over workplace technology. One of the most common issues I see is employees using company
My Interview with ChatGPT: “No—I’m not a lawyer.”
By Kalandra N. Wheeler
While AI such as ChatGPT and Copilot can be helpful, too much reliance on them can result in harm. They can’t replace a lawyer’s expertise and have important limitations.
AI tools can be helpful for general understanding, but they are incomplete and may
This blog explores the contours of The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and its two different types of leave. It also highlights the intersection of employee and employer obligations as well as potential violations on behalf of the employer. FMLA is a federal law enacted in 1993 that
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
Being part of a mass layoff can be a devastating, shocking experience.
Employees often have questions. “Was this legal?” “Am I getting paid at all?” “Is there any recourse for me?”
This blog outlines some key rights and considerations that workers should be aware of when facing a mass
One key legal claim in Texas is called a “Sabine Pilot” claim. This doctrine protects employees from retaliatory terminations for refusing to engage in illegal activities. Let’s take a closer look at the rights employees have under Sabine Pilot.
What is a Sabine Pilot Claim?
The Sabine Pilot
A big part of my day-to-day includes consulting employees regarding non-compete and non-solicitation agreements that they are considering signing or have already signed. (Note: Please always have a lawyer review such agreements before you sign them, not after. We usually can’t do anything about it if you ask us
President Donald Trump began his second term in office on January 20, 2025. Many speculated about what his first big move would be as president, but it seems that he quickly took many far-reaching actions. Of course, his immigration policies have been hard to ignore, as has his attempt
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides specific guidelines regarding tipped employees and their compensation. Whether an employer pays the full minimum wage or claims a tip credit, it is essential to understand how these rules apply especially as some of the busiest restaurant days are ahead with Valentine’s
