Did your employer ask you to sign a non-compete agreement? In some cases, you might hear it called a covenant not to compete, but it means the same thing. Often, employers ask new hires to sign this contract. It restricts the actions of the employee after the employment relationship ends. Specifically, it bars them from […]
Category Archives: Employee Rights
Employment Law Changes: 8 Topics to Watch in 2022
Employment law changes aren’t all too common on a national level. However, the pandemic and the increasingly remote workforce have companies examining their policies and bylaws. Across the country, this includes aspects of both severance agreements and employee agreements. Why is this important for Texas workers? As trends take hold, they impact your health, your […]
Texas Employee Rights: Do You Know Your Rights?
While at-will employment may seem unfair, it’s important to understand that Texas employee rights exist. As a worker in Texas, it is crucial to understand your rights in your workplace. Moreover, it’s important to know that you have legal options when your employer breaches those rights. At Craighead Law Firm, our employment law attorneys protect […]
Have You Been Denied Overtime?
Denied Overtime? Here’s What an Overtime Attorney Can Do Has your employer denied overtime? Are they avoiding paying you? If so, your due wages could be a significant amount of money. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that 72% of employers are not in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). […]
Learning Your Rights About Unpaid Overtime During COVID-19
Overtime Attorney: Receiving Overtime Pay During COVID-19 Overtime laws can be confusing to navigate without an overtime attorney. While some are exempt from overtime, others deserve wages when they work more than 40 hours in a week. a Houston employment lawyer can help you understand the law and fight an employer who avoids paying due […]
Do You Have to Repay Unemployment Overpayment?
Do I Have to Repay Unemployment Overpayment? Occasionally, unemployment overpayment requires workers to pay back part of their benefits. When you are paid benefits but lose them when your employer appeals, the Texas Workforce Commission may ask you to repay those benefits. This is also true when you are overpaid due to a mistake made […]