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…
New Law Bans Consumer Credit Checks for Employees, Prospective Employees in New York State
With “little to no evidence” indicating a correlation between credit history and job performance, a new law will ban employers, labor organizations or employment agencies from…
Protecting Those Who Serve: What Sets USERRA Apart From Other Employment Laws
When an employee experiences unlawful discrimination or retaliation, multiple federal and/or state laws may apply in their case. For example, an employee denied reasonable…
What Employees Need to Know About Their New York State Taxes (and What to Do if Your Employer Doesn’t Comply)
With tax season upon us, employees in New York state may see some of what New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul calls tax relief and affordability when they file their taxes this year.…
The Texas Whistleblower Act: A Basic Overview
Texas Whistleblower Act (TWA) (§ 554 of the Texas Government Code) protects Texas public employees who report violations of law by their employer from retaliation. Whistleblowers…
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…