Employment Law Blog

Is it better to quit or be fired from your job? What benefits do you lose when you decide to resign? Do you still receive a severance package?  When your time with your employer comes to an end, it’s common for questions and concerns to swim through your mind. Alternatively, some people face a situation […]

Workplace retaliation is something employees fear. It keeps too many people quiet in the face of adversity and injustice. In this guide, we want to offer some insight into your rights and protections as an employee.  Oftentimes, people know that the law protects employees from discrimination, harassment, and other workplace issues. However, employees often don’t […]

Employment law is complex. Oftentimes, employee rights violations require you to file an EEOC charge before a lawsuit. Employees don’t always realize this when things become heated in the workplace.  When you want to sue for discrimination or a hostile work environment, there’s a process to follow. Moreover, you must register a complaint with the […]

If you’re wondering when to hire an employment lawyer, now might be the time. When you feel unhappy with your employer’s behavior, you have options. With an employment attorney, you have an advocate to help you understand your options.  Whether you file a complaint with the EEOC or need representation in a dispute, an attorney […]

Employee benefits help employers attract qualified employees in a competitive market. As a Houston employment law firm, we regularly fight for the rights of local workers. Employment law changes on a regular basis, and it’s often difficult for employees and employers to know what benefits to provide.  In the United States, there are certain benefits […]

Quid pro quo harassment is a dark exchange that workers should never experience. The Latin phrase “quid or quo” means “something for something.” In other words, it refers to an exchange between parties.  For example, in the workplace, you exchange your labor for compensation and benefits. When it comes to harassment, though, this exchange becomes […]