Exceptions to At-Will Employment in Texas: Retaliation and Wrongful Termination
Texas has been an at-will employment state since the 19th century: an employer is free to fire an employee at any point, for any reason, including no reason at all. This does not…
2026 Update: Clarifying the Legal Status of Non-Competes in Texas
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that one in five U.S. employees is subject to a non-compete. In Texas, that number is more than doubled: above 50%, according to…
Texas Telework Policies: State Employee Rights and Restrictions
For those employed by Texas State, remote work policies differ: even among Texas State employees. Depending on your particular circumstances, different remote work restrictions…
Working From Home in Texas: What Federal and Texas State Labor Laws Apply to Remote Employees?
If you live in Texas and work remotely, both federal and Texas State labor laws still apply. But there are some potential complications for those working from home: whether on a…
Workers Rights when it comes to Layoffs
Mike Rush and Avery Travis talk with Tully Rinckey employment law attorney Paul Friener about the recent layoffs in Austin, and the kinds of rights workers have when it comes to…