Does USERRA Protect Military Service Members During a Layoff?
Layoffs have been hitting Texans hard: from El Paso to Houston. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers to give laid-off employees adequate…
What Employees Need to Know About New York State’s Wage and Hour Laws
New York wage and hour laws impose obligations that amplify and extend what federal law requires. Employers in New York must comply with a layered regulatory framework, which…
What Laid-Off Texas Employees Need to Know About WARN Notices and Their Rights
As businesses across the United States continue to navigate economic shifts, new data indicates that layoffs in Texas remain active in 2026, with thousands of workers impacted…
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…
Virginia Employment Changing Under New Laws
Beginning in 2028, working Virginians will be guaranteed the right to take paid time off to welcome a child, care for a seriously ill loved one, or recover from their own serious…
What to Do if You Are Appreciated at Home but Discriminated Against at Work
Are you a mother or caregiver who has been passed over for promotions at your place of work because of your responsibilities at home? It is considered discrimination when an…
Are You Being Paid Fairly? What to Know about the Fair Labor Standards Act
Did you know that employees in all U.S. states are protected under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regarding their pay, in addition to specific protections provided on…
New Rule Could Have Wide-Ranging Impact on Businesses, Workers
A new proposed rule from Department of Labor (DOL) would address joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and could have a wide-ranging impact on…
What Makes a Strong Whistleblower Claim? Texas Case Studies: Procedural Requirements
The Texas Whistleblower Act (TWA), found in Texas Government Code Chapter 554, enables public employees to sue the government. However, the TWA also establishes strict…
What Constitutes Retaliation Under New York Law?
Retaliation under New York law occurs when an employer takes adverse action against an employee for exercising statutorily protected rights. New York prohibits this conduct across…