Employment Law Blog
A Quick Start Guide to Fired While Pregnant in Texas
What Legal Protections Shield Pregnant Workers Under Federal and Texas Law? When you work in Texas, your rights as an expectant mother are protected by an intersecting network of federal and state laws. While Texas does not offer standalone state-level pregnancy leave benefits like some other states, state and federal statutes provide strict anti-discrimination protections […]
Everything You Need to Know About Job Offer Rescission in Texas
How Does the Texas At-Will Employment Doctrine Apply to Job Offers? To understand why a company can take back a job offer, you must first understand the foundation of Texas employment law: the employment-at-will doctrine. Under Chapter 21 and the common law of the Texas Labor Code, employment in Texas is presumed to be “at-will.” […]
A Practical Guide to Employer Recording at Work in Texas
Can Your Employer Legally Record Video and Audio of You at Work? Understanding your baseline Texas employee rights is essential when evaluating whether a workplace monitoring practice crosses the line from legitimate oversight into illegal surveillance. While businesses routinely track productivity and deter theft, both Texas state statutes and federal employment laws place firm boundaries […]
How to Know If Your Employer Can Change Your Pay Without Notice in Texas
Can Your Employer Legally Reduce Your Pay Without Advance Notice in Texas? When you discover an unexpected drop in your hourly rate or regular salary, your initial reaction is likely frustration and disbelief. You may assume that employers must provide two weeks’ notice—or at least a few days’ warning—before cutting your compensation. Under Texas employment […]
Wage Theft in Texas: What It Is and How Employees Can Protect Their Pay
You finish your shift. You check your paycheck. The numbers look off. Many employees assume this is a simple mistake. In some cases, it is. In many others, it is wage theft. It often happens in small amounts. A few unpaid minutes here. A missed overtime hour there. Over time, those losses grow. Studies show […]
Independent Contractor vs Employee: Why Worker Classification Matters in Texas
Many Texas workers are told they are “1099 contractors,” but their day-to-day job looks exactly like employee work. They report to one manager, follow a set schedule, use company systems, and cannot really control how the work gets done. That mismatch matters. The difference between an independent contractor vs employee is not just about taxes. […]